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This is a RARE Trumpeter Swan that was nesting on the banks of Birch Creek, ID in the early spring. She allowed us to approach to within about 25 yards. We took a few photos, then she decided to leave and we got this photo of the takeoff. We left without disturbing the nest.
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This is Birch Creek, ID in the spring (April).
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This is not a bird, but we thought it was very cool to see elk down by Birch Creek, so we took a picture.
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This is a birdhouse installed by Idaho's Fish and Game Dept on the fence near the headwaters of Birch Creek. The birds nest in this house every spring.
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This Mountain Bluebird was sitting on the fence near Lone Pine, ID in the Birch Creek drainage (April). Interesting note: THIS IS IDAHO'S STATE BIRD!!
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