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Trumpeter Swan head shot showing the long, straight bill
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Trumpeter Swan - the more "v" like shape at the base of the bill can be seen in this photo.
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Horned Lark nipping at some seeds - and showing his little "horns"
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There's always fussing and fighting with birds!
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Showing his better side...
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Some of the sleeping American Black Ducks
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A pair of Wood Ducks was a nice surprise
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Elegant male Northern Pintail
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Northern Pintail - male (left) and female (right)
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The male pintail with a black duck behind and to the right