It appeared that the Trumpeter Swan in this video was attempting to hydrate by skimming water and/or ice from the surface of the Monroe Prison Farm Pond.? As I drove up it appeared that a Red-tailed Hawk was doing the same thing.

Video:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ljcouple/11302361756/

Photo of same swan:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ljcouple/11301840743/

Hank Heiberg
Lake Joy
Carnation, Washington
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