The Swans

I am still trying to solve the mystery of why the Swans look so different  since I saw them in March.   I ran in to a DNR officer today and he said that there are a couple other possibilities.  These could be a hybrid Swan or their feathers could be stained from the change in their diet. Dipping their heads in to the marshy waters and eating the grasses could be changing the color of their feathers.  So more than likely they are still Trumpeter Swans who have been swimming and eating in waters that are more acidic. 

I have this fascination with old buildings and barns.
As I was driving around this last week these are a few of the images I saw. 


Colors, shapes, sizes, painted, unpainted, worn, weathered.  It doesn't matter if they are well cared for or in need.  In fact, it is better that they are in need.  They are more interesting and show more character that way. 

Most of the barns you see in this area are Prarie Barns, known for thier hay lofts. 

 

Yesterday's adventure started with just a simple trip, an easy route, with a turkey sighting. She took her sweet old time walking down the road.     

 In recent years I have seen more swans.  In March they were hanging out in a field near my home.  Now... I am looking for them.  The swans on the left I believe are Trumpeter Swans. The younger ones are grey. 

Below are what I believe to be Tundra Swans.  When I saw these guys I was wondering why there was such a color difference. Curt, my husband, was the one who told me that we have two types of swans in Minnesota.  So I did a little research.