Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus), Babbitt Tank, Coconino County

This Tundra Swan was photographed by Jason Wilder on 29 November 2011

Tundra Swan is rare in Coconino County, and 12 individuals is an unusually large number.

Rare transient and winter visitor to Coconino County.

These birds, which flew directly overhead and showed no signs of stopping, were making flight calls characteristic of Tundra Swans.

29 November 2011, photo by Jason Wilder