Alaska Swans

~ TRUMPETER SWANS of ALASKA ~

Trumpeter Swan Migration

In the Spring, Trumpeter Swans fly from the western coasts of Canada to their breeding grounds in Alaska (shown in red on the migration map).

In late Fall, they fly back to their wintering grounds (blue).

There are 3 types of Swans found in Alaska:
-Trumpeter Swans
-Tundra Swans
-Whooper Swans

Trumpeter Swans are larger than Tundra Swans, but unless they are side by side, it is sometimes difficult to tell them apart judging by size alone.

To learn more about Tundra Swans, go to the Tundra Swan Gallery >>

Trumpeter Swans in Flight

These majestic white birds fly so gracefully.

Leaving to warmer climates...

Reflections

The water was as smooth as a mirror on this autumn evening.

Trumpeter Swans in the Fall

Trumpeter & Tundra Swans are the two common species of Swans in Alaska.
The latter is smaller and can be distinguished by a yellow dot on the side of the bill. In the Anchorage area, Trumpeter Swans are more numerous than their cousins. Like Arctic Terns and Red Necked Grebes, Swans mate for life.