| Common Name | Trumpeter Swan |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cygnus buccinator |
| Type of Report | Rare Species |
| Date of Observation | 04/08/2018 |
| Number Observed | 1 |
| Reporting Observer's Name | Christopher Child |
| Mailing Address | 119 Old Gravel LN STARKSBORO, Vermont 05487 United States Map It |
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| Date Completed | 04/16/2018 |
| Names & Emails of Other Contributing Observers | Joanna Birbeck, observer |
| Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | N44.2260 |
| Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | W73.2772 |
| Place Name | South Slang Creek |
| Township | Ferrisburg |
| County | Addison |
| Vermont eBird Checklist URL | ebird.org |
| Time of Day | 11:00 AM |
| Length of Time Observed | 1 min. |
| Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 2500. |
| Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 100. |
| Noteworthy Weather Conditions | overcast and very calm wind |
| Optical Equipment Used for Observation | Zeiss 10x32 |
| Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species | Observed same species for about an hour at 100 yds on February 09, 2017, Champlain Street, Brandon Vermont. |
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| Description of Habitat | large open waterway adjacent to Lake Champlain with surrounding marsh habitat with some trees. |
| Behaviors Observed | Steady, fast flight approx. 50 feet above water. |
| Description of Vocalizations | none |
| Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation | Just pulled car to side of road and was preparing to leave vehicle when swan was seen flying south. Swan was flying from left to right (north to south) about 100 feet in front and about 50 feet off the water. Jumped out of the vehicle and observed bird flying south with binoculars. Bird glided to the east and landed out of sight at approx 1/2 mile away. No further sighting. |
| Relative Size & Shape | Bird was about twice the size of a Canada Goose, swan shape with long neck. |
| Head | White. |
| Feet & Bill | Black. |
| Upper Back | not seen |
| Lower Back & Rump | not seen |
| Wings | White, no markings. Very large somewhat pointed wing span. |
| Breast, Belly, Flanks, Under Tail Coverts | White, no markings. |
| Tail | White, no markings. |
| IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different? | Did not make any eliminations. |
| Other Notes & Comments | I have excellent eye sight and am an experienced wildlife observer. |
| This report was written from notes taken: | Written from Memory |
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