Home Science & Nature Swans grace the Mississippi River at Almonte Science & Nature Swans grace the Mississippi River at Almonte March 29, 2015 - 12:33 pm Millstone reader Patricia Strong last Thursday took these photos of Trumpeter Swans on the Mississippi River at Almonte. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Birdhouse blowout is on its way! Don’t veer for deer, says OPP An ‘alien’ visitor in Calabogie LATEST The birds are coming, and their artistic birdhouses March 7, 2021 - 3:50 pm Health Unit announces more restrictions in the area March 6, 2021 - 10:09 am Diana’s Quiz – March 6, 2021 March 6, 2021 - 7:00 am Statement from the Mayor on local outbreak, municipal closures March 5, 2021 - 6:10 pm Life’s Lessons March 5, 2021 - 12:38 pm