Large White Birds? (1 Viewer)

[speach]

I live in central Maryland and just walked outside (3pm EST)and heard a strange sound way off. Didn't know what it was until it got closer and I realized it was high up in the air. Two very large birds, I'm thinking close to a 6' wing span because they were very high up but easily visible. I believe they were migrating south. They made a meek hooting sound and appeared to be white. I was wondering what type of birds these were.

 

[scary-canary]

I live in central Maryland and just walked outside (3pm EST)and heard a strange sound way off. Didn't know what it was until it got closer and I realized it was high up in the air. Two very large birds, I'm thinking close to a 6' wing span because they were very high up but easily visible. I believe they were migrating south. They made a meek hooting sound and appeared to be white. I was wondering what type of birds these were.

Swans?

 

[speach]

I think your right. Tundra Swans from Canada. Looked at some pictures and migration routes which takes them right over central Maryland to the eastern shore and Carolinia's.

 

[scary-canary]

Good detective work.

 

[JoeRawles]

Slightly off the topic of migration but I believe Tundra Swans have the most feathers of any bird, over 25,000.

 

[JohnnyScience]

Albino cranes?