Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Water fowl

I usually take a few shots of the Mallards that visit the Zoo when I go there. On a sunny day, the iridescense is gorgeous.

The Trumpeter Swan is locally common from April to October, though I don't get to see them very often. The bird in my photo was at the Calgary Zoo. "The Trumpeter Swan was hunted almost to extinction for its feathers and meat in the early 20th century.... it is hoped that populations will continue to recover". From Birds of Alberta by Fisher & Acorn.