Speaker Series: Washington’s Swans and Snow Geese: Connections to Land Use, Agriculture, and Dairy Farms

The Stanwood Library and the CRC welcome, Martha Jordan, well-known swan biologist, who will present a special program on Washington’s wintering white birds - Trumpeter and Tundra Swans, and Snow Geese. Why do they come to Washington each winter? Their presence is intertwined with land use, agriculture crops, and especially dairy farms. As agricultural practices and land use shifts, big changes are expected for the birds, farmers, and visitors who travel to see them each winter. Martha will discuss how farming affects the distribution and population dynamics of these wintering waterfowl in Washington State and beyond, provide an update on issues regarding lead poisoning and other habitat issues, and share photos that help clarify the challenges of identification of Trumpeter and Tundra swans and Snow Geese. Come learn about these magnificent white birds and what is needed to insure their future. This program is for adults and requires registration.

Martha Jordan is a wildlife biologist. She has a degree in Wildlife Science from Oregon State University. Professionally she has worked both in marine and terrestrial environs throughout Washington and parts of Alaska. She is currently the Executive Director of Northwest Swan Conservation Association, a regional nonprofit. The focus is on our native swans, Trumpeter and Tundra Swans, and their habitats throughout the region.

Registration is free but appreciated.