"THE GREAT WHITE NORTH"

Trumpeter Swans (Mature) - 4 Photos

Canada has often been referred to as 'The Great White North". One reference suggests the basis of this description is that Canada is "Great' as size wise it is the second largest country in the world. It is "White" because of the amount of frozen Arctic tundra and snow within the country and it is "North" of the United States of America. Hence, "Great White North".

Perhaps we can add some beautiful white Trumpeter Swans into the mix. These were two of a group of 20 which included Tundra swans, as well as immature youngsters on their first migration south. Hopefully, a few will stay within the area as they have in past years.

And finally, yes that is snow in the background. Photos were taken on October 25.2020) at a temperature of -17 degrees C. It certainly felt like the "The Great White North". In true Calgary fashion, temperatures rose to Plus 11 degrees C later in the week.

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