There currently is a large group of Trumpeter Swans on the Des Plaines River near the Barrow Pit. They have been there for several weeks and seen by many birders. I have counted at least 9 individuals including at least 2 immature birds. In this case there were 2 adults and 2 young together although only 3 birds got in this photo.
Trumpeter Swan
Country United States
State Illinois
Location On the Des Plaines river west of the Barrow Pit and east of Lemont Road
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp02/02/2021 16:15:52
- CameraNIKON D7500
- Aperture6.3
- Focal Length500
- Iso250
- Shutter Speed1/400
You were lucky to get a clear shot of the Trumpeter Swans there – most of the time I see them they are hidden by the bushes or fence.