Each fall thousands of tundra swans can be seen in the Mississippi River Valley—a migration corridor for many species of waterfowl. Birders in Minnesota may spot the tundra swans as they make their way to favored wintering grounds in coastal regions of the US. They travel in family groups of about a hundred, and if you can’t see them, you’re bound to hear them. Tundra swans are a noisy bunch—they have a high-pitched honking call and are especially vocal while foraging.
Autumn’s swan song
Today in History
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The Aomori Nebuta Festival parade, Japan
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International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples
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An historic forest
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Celebrating Minnesota’s statehood
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A lush, green escape
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National Park Week: Olympic National Park, Washington
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Red-leaf hunting in Japan
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Presidents Day
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Devetashka Cave, Devetaki, Bulgaria
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Make your list and check it twice
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A cry for independence
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Dancing waters of Dubai
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Celebrate International Women’s Day
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Tokyo welcomes a futuristic new art museum
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It’s oh so quiet
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A long winter’s nap, perhaps?
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A tower of remembrance
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A day to take a moment
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At ease, it’s Armed Forces Day
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Grandparents Day
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Up, up, and away for Hot Air Balloon Day
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Tiny fliers head south
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Vietnam’s new bridge deserves a big hand
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Over and under the delta
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A special day for a special cat
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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American Wetlands Month
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World Meteorological Day
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Bear watching in the Finnish forest
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Roman bridge of Córdoba, Spain