In the fall of 2002 a young trumpeter swan and an adult swan, presumably its parent, were seen on the creek that serves as an outlet for Big Portage Lake east of Backus. Neither bird seemed injured; ...

GOOSE LAKE, Iowa - A trumpeter swan, released into the wild as part of an initiative to reintroduce the bird to Iowa's landscape, is recovering from a wing amputation after she was shot. Authorities ...

Each day, we view the swamp from an overlook that Joe built which we call “The Hide." This name came from his tours in England, where they typically use the word "hide" for a small bird watching ...

Feb. 23—Even if you weren't looking for them, there is no way you could miss all the swans on The Flathead River, especially between Dixon and Paradise. Those white bodies stand out on the water as ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Making a smooth landing in thick fog is a challenge to even the most experienced pilots, even ...

In early morning at Little Swamp Sanctuary in western Midland County, we can see the far shore of the wetland, almost one half mile away, through a path of trimmed open space where we have a seep or ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

North America is home to two native swans, tundra swans and trumpeter swans. Both nest in the high Arctic. Both migrate south for the winter. But according to published range maps, neither winters ...