Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus), Western Galilee, 29/JAN/06

Due to the distance and lack of suitable optics, the observers were unable to identify the species of Swan in the field, but took some record shots.
After a close examination of the photos, the bird was identified as a Tundra Swan, an occasional winter visitor in Israel with about 12 records, most recent one being from last winter.

The bird was searched for on the 30^th but was not located.