Tundra Swans Are Showing Up in Northern Utah - I.

Each year, thousands of Tundra Swans migrate into Northern Utah.  This happens twice per year as these majestic birds fly to and from their breeding grounds in western Alaska during spring and fall migration.

Along their journey, the Swans need to rest and recuperate before they continue on.  The Bear River became a perfect place for Swans to rest. 

Over the past several years these birds offered me only a few brief glimpses of themselves but last week was different.  I had an opportunity to watch and photograph them.  I wished only that the Swans would be a little closer.

Most of the time Tundra Swans were napping but there were a few who were preening themselves making their feathers look shiny and healthy.

 

The Swans went for a short swim before another nap.

There is always a Swan that prefers to stay apart from others.

Generally, life is good!