Calm Before The Storm

The sun was out, the wind was light and I felt the need to check to see of the Swans were back along the river and I was not disappointed. As I found my spot to sit and watch, it was great to see at least 40 Trumpeter Swans might be calling this location home, for the winter. But I no sooner got my butt in a nice tall stand of marsh grass, the Swans got spooked and off they went. I waited for two hours for them to return and nothing. Then over the trees, one immature Swan come over the trees, circles the area as if it was looking for the something or the rest of the flock. This lone Swan, made the loneliest honks that I have ever heard. Then about 15 minutes later, one mature Swan came over and landed. It was either Mom or Dad and with a single honk from the parent the world was good and they moved together as one. Not something that you see every day and I was fortune enough to see it.  I am sure that as I child I felt the same way, when I was lost or separated from my parents.

Snow! we now have snow! as of this post we have about 12" on the ground and it is still coming down!