Happy Easter!
The bird of the day today is the trumpeter swan. This amazing bird was almost extinct in the early 20th century. They are making a wonderful comeback in recent years, and they have been commonly seen in much of Minnesota. Although they are more concentrated in the hardwood forests, they have also started to make appearances in the boreal transition forests of north-eastern Minnesota.
To identify the trumpeter swan, look for a large white bird (60-inch length). There is a distinctive “V” on the forehead, with the edges of the “V” coming up to the eyes. Unlike the similar tundra swan, there is no bright yellow in the bill.
