This is the beautiful and majestic Male Trumpeter Swan
He is going out to join his mate ...
and their two cygnets ...
The Trumpeter Swan was once endangered, but has fortunately made a comeback. In Wisconsin, however, they are being pushed out by the more aggressive Mute Swan. The response by the Wisconsin DNR has been to go around the state and shoot the Mute Swans. There are many things that are out of control in Wisconsin and the DNR is one of them. Do you know what your DNR is doing in your state? You might want to check into it ... and then let your voices be heard if you don't agree.