Trumpeter Swans, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

The trumpeter swan is the largest North American waterfowl, weighing up to almost 40 pounds and with a wingspan of almost 7 feet.  It’s a permanent resident in the refuge area of Eastern Washington and gets its name from its distinctive call.

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This pair is known to nest in Wheeler’s Pond.

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