Welcome! I'm a freelance outdoor photographer and travel writer living in the wilds of the Yukon, Canada. For the past 20 years I have travelled throughout the remote corners of the Canadian Arctic, Latin America and Madagascar. I enjoy writing about and photographing landscapes, wildlife and outdoor pursuits. It is my intent to use this blog to share my stories and images from my adventures. If you have a few moments please visit www.clausvogelphotography.com. Thank's for visiting! Claus
Sunday 8 April 2012
They're back.....
Greetings from the Tagish Bridge Recreation Site in the Yukon.
The trumpeter swans are slowly trickling in - today's count was 82 (with another 18 arriving by late-afternoon). Meanwhile, at Swan Haven (Marsh Lake), biologists have recorded 350 swans plus a few other migrants including Barrow's and common goldeneyes, mallards, buffleheads, redheads, herring gulls and northern pintails.
Unfortunately, for me as a photographer, the swans were too far for decent photos. Regardless, their arrival was a much needed welcome sign of spring.
Despite their distance, a few flocks did fly overhead providing me with some useful images of the swans framed against the blue spring sky. All in all I spent close to three hours wandering back and forth on the bridge waiting patiently for more flybys.
Brilliant blue skies, plenty of sun, a steady breeze and +7 degree temperatures made for a gorgeous Easter Sunday.
Hope you enjoyed your Easter holiday.
Cheers,
Claus
Photo info: Nikon D700 with Nikkor 300m f/2.8 lens attached. 250 ISO, f/7.1, Aperature priority, -0.7 to -1.0 exposure composition, Vibration Reduction set to 'ON'. Hand held
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