“A Swan Study: Insights, Storylines, and Partnerships” Video

Trumpeter Swan with GPS collar. Photo: Sally M. Harris

Join us for an insightful journey into understanding the ecological role of swans in Washington. At our March 19, 2025, OPAS meeting, Kyle Spragens, Waterfowl Section Manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, delivered a compelling presentation on an innovative marking project initiated by WDFW and a CalPoly Humboldt graduate student. This groundbreaking research is shedding light on how individual swans interact with and depend on their landscapes, particularly in Washington, while also offering critical insights into Pacific Coast population-level conservation.

In this presentation, Kyle provides essential background on the swan populations that grace Washington each year and shares fascinating preliminary findings from a full year of data collection. Dive in to uncover the stories of these magnificent migratory birds and the conservation efforts shaping their future. Watch now!