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
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province, China
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Agüero, Huesca province, Spain
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Hues of Hokkaido
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The Roaches ridge in the Peak District, England
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Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway
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Presidents hear the echo of history
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Atrani, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Tracking ships on the Day of the Seafarer
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Arches National Park, Utah
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World Children s Day
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A gorge-ous mill in the Causses
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Jackie Robinson Day
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The Guggenheim turns 60
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The Monastery of Roussanou, Greece
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Bear watching in the Finnish forest
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Staring down winter
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Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
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It’s Weihnachtsmarkt time!
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The eloquence of elephants
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A look at Uranus, seventh planet from the sun
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Cloughoughter Castle, County Cavan, Ireland
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It s World Bee Day
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Fog above the forest
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The Wave at Coyote Buttes
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The migrating monarchs of Michoacán
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Menton, France
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International Surfing Day
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