We took a drive down the river to Brownsville, Minnesota to see the Tundras Swans in late November.
We were not sure, if we'd see them. Along the shore nearer to home, the water was frozen. The cold came early in our area this year. As we got closer to Brownsville and the lookout, we could hear them. If you look in the distance of this photo, you can see stripes of white. There are thousands of birds closer to the center of the water.
In 2011, we went down earlier in November nearer to sundown and the area was in a pink haze from sunset. Check out those pictures on Amazing Beauty on the Backwaters of the Mississippi.
That post gives some interesting facts about the marvel of their flight and the distances that they travel.
To learn more about the Tundras Swans and find the observation deck, see Brownsville, Minnesota.
There is a short video about the swans and shows the large amount present that you may be able to see. The wind noise in the video detracts from the amazing sounds that they all make. The website gives some good information about the size of the swans and their nesting habits and habitat needs.
Next November, make a trip to see them! It is worth your time.
We were not sure, if we'd see them. Along the shore nearer to home, the water was frozen. The cold came early in our area this year. As we got closer to Brownsville and the lookout, we could hear them. If you look in the distance of this photo, you can see stripes of white. There are thousands of birds closer to the center of the water.
In 2011, we went down earlier in November nearer to sundown and the area was in a pink haze from sunset. Check out those pictures on Amazing Beauty on the Backwaters of the Mississippi.
That post gives some interesting facts about the marvel of their flight and the distances that they travel.
To learn more about the Tundras Swans and find the observation deck, see Brownsville, Minnesota.
There is a short video about the swans and shows the large amount present that you may be able to see. The wind noise in the video detracts from the amazing sounds that they all make. The website gives some good information about the size of the swans and their nesting habits and habitat needs.
Next November, make a trip to see them! It is worth your time.
