The Trumpeter Swan is Burlington’s official city bird, which is a great choice as LaSalle Marina boasts a very large number that spend the winter there. It is well worth a visit to see them and learn about them by reading a billboard that has been placed following their selection as city bird. Just don’t feed them bread, as it can be quite harmful to them (and all waterfowl).
This one looks like it took a chomp out of another bird! Note that the Trumpeter Swan has a black bill, whereas the Mute Swan, which you might see at LaSalle as well, has an orange bill.
About Bob:
Robert (Bob) Bell is an exploration geologist who had to retire after contracting Lyme disease. After settling in Ancaster, he quickly discovered the therapeutic benefits of birding as a coping mechanism for dealing with his chronic pain and illness. He is the author of “Out of the Lyme Light and into the Sunlight: Birding as Therapy for the Chronically Ill.” Bob is passionate about sharing his joy of birds and birding, and has given a number of talks on this subject on behalf of BurlingtonGreen. He would be delighted to have you follow his book and birding activity, by sending a friend request to https://www.facebook.com/TheBirderBob/, or by following him on Twitter at @ThebirderBob, BlueSky at @thebirderbob.bsky.social, or Instagram, @thebirderbob.
