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Sea Series: Swans of Winter
Sat, Oct 03
|The Salish Sea School
Join swan biologist Martha Jordan for a deep dive into the world of our native swans. Learn about life history, biology, and some swan identification tips.
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Salish Sea School, 2201 Skyline Way Unit 101, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
About the event
ABOUT THE TALK
Join swan biologist Martha Jordan for a deep dive into the world of our native swans. Learn about life history, biology, and some swan identification tips. She'll also share updates on both West and East Cascades swan populations and how they are connected to the management of Snow Geese here in Washington State while shedding light on the problems and controversies these special birds face on their wintering grounds - and what is needed to ensure their future.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Martha Jordan has a B.S. degree in Wildlife Science from Oregon State University. Professionally
she has worked both in marine and terrestrial environments throughout Washington and parts
of Alaska. In the late 1970s while volunteering to observe snow geese and reading their collars
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Free Admission
This is a FREE event. If you would like to help cover the cost of this program and support marine education, action, and research for the Salish Sea any amount given is deeply appreciated!
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