Hello Birders,
You may have read or heard that over the past few weeks several
trumpeter swans have been released from two wildlife rehab centers. These
are the fortunate swans, having hit powerlines and survived. With a few
weeks of care, they have been deemed healthy enough to join the spring
migration. All of them have been marked with neck bands. If you see one of
these marked birds this spring we really want to hear from you.
The collars are red codes M90, M91, M92, M93, M94 and yellow M26 and
M27.
Another swan, the one from the Port Angeles rescue, will be released
tomorrow afternoon at Lake Terrell. I will post the collar number once I
know it. This is a truly remarkable swan, found in a small wetland beaver
pond adjacent to Hwy 101 west of Port Angeles. Rescued after 9 weeks of
being down, by myself, and a great group of volunteers including 2 from
WDFW. We thought the swan would have to be kept for many months. However,
spunky swan gained a lot of weight and is getting slightly airborn in the
large holding area at the rehab center. So, tomorrow, freedom.
If there is anyone who would like to come out and take pictures please
let me know off list. I can give you time and details.

Martha Jordan
www.swansociety.org

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Perspective is your grip on reality."