October 24 2019. Hendrie Valley, Burlington, ON. I made a quick circuit of the valley this afternoon partly to enjoy the leaf-colours on the late season Red and White Oaks, partly in hope that I might re-find the Northern Pintail from a few days ago, and partly because I had the time; it’s a hard place to beat.
I spotted a pair of Trumpeter Swans paddling my way, they were around a bend in the river and all I could see above the river bank was their heads as they glided along, one dutifully following the other. A quick camera shot didn’t work out but I was soon ready for them to turn the corner and head my way.
Here they are. Just a couple of beautiful Trumpeter Swans on a quiet afternoon. My Birds of the Day. 