The nearly fourteen-pound tundra swan is the smallest swan species in North America, but with its six-foot wingspan, it’s still an enormous bird. Tundra swans commonly overwinter at Malheur Refuge, joining the resident trumpeter swans wherever ice-free water can be found. 📽 of tundra swans taking flight from a pond by Peter Pearsall #tundraswan #swan #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur | Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

Swan Lake | July 1- 6

Swan Lake is considered the world’s most in-demand ballet. Celebrated for its hauntingly beautiful music and stunning choreography, this classic tale of love and tragedy captivates audiences worldwide. Set against the backdrop of a mystical lake, the story follows Prince Siegfried and his love for Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer. In addition to its timeless narrative, Swan Lake features special variations that highlight the technical prowess and expressive depth of the