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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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Art over Amalfi
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When an ideal microclimate gives you lemons…
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A ‘Superior’ paddle
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Native American Heritage Month
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Borobudur Temple, Java, Indonesia
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Palace of Westminster, London, England
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Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera
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Berlin Festival of Lights
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A path into history
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An iris garden in Tokyo, Japan
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Village of Oia in Santorini, Greece
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Up on the glacier
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World Oceans Day
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Feature Attraction: 85 years at the drive-in
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Sandstone formations in the badlands near Caineville, Utah
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Autumn’s swan song
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Monarch butterflies in Angangueo, Mexico
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Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington
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National Hug Day
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Muskoxen in Dovre-Sunndalsfjella National Park, Norway
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Beautiful baobabs
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Looking back on 150 years of rail travel
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International Womens Day
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Darwin Day
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In search of roadside attractions on ‘America’s Highway’
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The snows of Fuji
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A cliff-hanging complex of temples
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Every day is Napping Day for this screech owl
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