Two nights ago, in the wee hours, I had a small flock of Tundra swans also -
flying along South Mountain as their guide, obviously.  Absolutely
captivating.  I've heard them most often at night on their return migration
- I can remember hearing some incredibly large flocks flying in the dead of
night this exact time of year when I lived in Laurel.  It's good to have
them back on their home territory  (yes, a migratory bird's wintering ground
is it's "normal" home).


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Frank Boyle
Rohrersville, MD

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