December 24, 2017 — Several Northern birds migrate to our area where they remain over the winter. Regular winter migratory visitors to our neighborhood include Tundra Swans (Cygnus columbianus) and Buffleheads (Bucephala albeola).
A group of eight Tundra Swans was spotted on Presley Creek around noon, Sunday, Dec. 24. In previous years we have seen as many as 30-plus Tundras.
Here’s a photo of the group seen Dec 24. Tundra Swans feed on underwater vegetation — notice several of these swans have their heads under water, feeding.
