Swans return to Washington

Trumpeter and tundra swans have once again returned to Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and other western Washington counties

The swan scoop

Two trumpeter swans flying in northwest Washington.

Swan populations

Swans eating leftover agricultural crops.

Reporting deceased or struggling swans

Swan spotting

  • Skagit Wildlife Area — Fir Island Farms Game Reserve or Johnson/DeBays Game Reserve
  • Wiser Lake — Lynden
    Edison/Bow
  • Tennant Lake — Ferndale
  • Crescent Lake — Monroe
  • Shadow Lake — Snohomish
Swans flying off into the sunset.

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.