Stripes and Swan Pair Long Sleeve T-Shirt

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On an early February day, the shallow water in the wetlands ponds at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge was partially frozen, creating alternating stripes of clear water and ice of varying thicknesses. A pair of trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) floating in open water broke the striped pattern. The refuge is located in northwestern Missouri, near Mound City and north of Saint Joseph. Every year migrating waterfowl pass through on their way south in late fall and again in early spring (or late winter) as they fly back to their summer breeding grounds.

Featured: Ducks, Geese, and Swans

I use my camera to explore the world around me and as a basis for creative expression. Because I live in Nebraska, I have a fondness for rural scenes that will be evident as you explore my images, but I enjoy traveling and have many other interests as well. I hope you enjoy your visit. All photographs and images in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Nikolyn McDonald. All rights reserved. Copying and/or distributing these images without my permission is strictly prohibited. You can contact me using this site's e-mail feature. You are invited to like my Facebook page.