The Swans are Back! Where to Catch the Best Views in Arkansas

They’re back! The beautiful Trumpeter swans have returned to their favorite spot on Magness Lake in Heber Springs, Arkansas.

Trumpeter Swans Have Returned to Their Favorite Landing Spot on Magness Lake

Since November, the Trumpeter swans have been making their annual migration from the Midwest of the United States to Northeast Arkansas. Now is the best time for birdwatchers to see these magnificent swans up close until February. The trumpeter swans journey to Arkansas for the winter months and have been doing it since the early 1990s.

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Trumpeter Swans Are Considered the Largest Waterfowl in North America

According to Arkansas.com, the Trumpeter swans are beautiful, snow-white birds with black bills and an 8-foot wingspan, and are the largest waterfowl in North America, weighing up to 35 pounds. They often get mistaken for a Tundra swan because they look eerily similar. Trumpeter…..

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