Nearly hunted to extinction one hundred years ago, trumpeter swans are once again thriving in the Sandhills. The teamwork of scientists and ranchers has created this marvelous conservation success story. Follow photographer Michael Forsberg into the field as he captures the world's largest species of waterfowl. #Conservation #birdwatching #birdphotography #Nebraska Image courtesy of Michael Forsberg/Platte Basin Timelapse Mariah Rose Lundgren | Nebraska Stories

We're on the verge of the 6th extinction. Species are going extinct at a rate that's roughly 100 times higher than normal. http://cnn.it/2h8vyRw | CNN

This winter, witness the entrancing full-length story ballet Swan Lake, depicting a young prince who falls in love with a woman transfigured into a swan. The heartbreaking tale unfolds FEB 19 – MAR 2. | New York City Ballet

A seminal ballet of love and loss, Swan Lake tells the tale of a lovelorn prince who falls under the spell of Odette, a young woman transfigured into a swan by the sinister Von Rotbart. Let this stunning romantic tragedy sweep you away, FEB 19 – MAR 2. | New York City Ballet

Simply breathtaking... Swan Lake includes the iconic sight of ballerinas moving together in unison, creating stunning patterns on stage. Experience Derek Deane's glorious production - at home on Ballet on Demand, or live in Liverpool, Manchester and London this Autumn/Winter. https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/swan-lake/ #TutuTuesday #SwanLake | English National Ballet