(Al Hartmann | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) Tundra swans fly over Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area south of Tremonton during their fall migration to northern Utah. Swan hunters this year took an alarmingly high number of rare and protected trumpeter swans, which are difficult to distinguish from the smaller tundra swans in flight.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.