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Return of the Trumpeters film is aired on PBS statiolns

Swan Information

What people said about the film after viewing:

"Wonderful.  Brilliant" ~ Greg Cook, Alaska

“It is so beautifully done! Brought tears!!”  Carol Thompson, New Hampshire

"The film is outstanding!! Some of the photography is really memorable. I loved seeing the people I knew and worked with get credit." Dave Myers, Salt Lake City, UT

"I saw the film tonight on the Duluth PBS station and very much enjoyed it." Jerry Sivets, Duluth MN

"I was able to watch Return of the Trumpeter Swan, thanks to your e-mail. I really enjoyed it. They did a fine job."  Carl Mitchell, Idaho

"What an incredible documentation of this wildlife conservation success story!! Congratulations to all who made this happen, especially Steve Devon!!"  Carrol Henderson, Minnesota

Photograph (c) Margaret Smith

PBS STATION AIR DATES

The hour long film has this PBS write-up:

"The majestic trumpeter swan, North America’s largest waterfowl, was once hunted to the brink of extinction. Thanks to the remarkable efforts of a new generation, this iconic species is making a comeback. Experience one of the greatest conservation success stories of our time."

This beautiful film is a project of The Trumpeter  Swan Society and funded by a bequest from the James and Patricia Bigley Trust. It was created and produce by Steve Devon.

To purchase a Blu-Ray Disc or Vimeo download of the Broadcast version (57 minutes) and extended version (92 minutes), go to our Gift Shop.  

PBS station air dates of "Return of the Trumpeters" film by Steve Devon:  

  • April 2025

    ALASKA:
    Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, April 25, 6 p.m., Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, Fairbanks

    OHIO:
    Cincinnati CET PBS HD, Fri April 11 9:00-10:00pm
    Sunday April 13 1:00pm-2:00pm

    MINNESOTA:
    TPT MN, Thurs April 24 10:00-11:00pm

    IOWA
    Clear Lake Library, Earth Day week

    YUKON:
    Celebration of Swans Event, April 1, 7:30 p.m., Swan Haven Interpretive Centre, Whitehorse

  • March 2025

    MINNESOTA:
    TPT MN, Thursday, March 6 2025, 3 am, 9 pm

  • February 2025

    MINNESOTA:
    TPT MN, Thursday, February 20, 2025, 4 am, 10 pm

  • January 2025

    MINNESOTA:
    TPT MN, Thursday, January 9 2025: 3:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.

  • December 2024

    MINNESOTA:
    TPT MN, Thursday, December 26: 4:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

    PENNSYLVANIA
    (Central PA) WPSU: Saturday, December 28, 12:00 pm (noon)

  • November 2024

    MINNESOTA:
    TPT MN, Thursday, November 7: 3 :00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.

  • SEPTEMBER 2024

    ALASKA: KT00 360 TV
    Sunday, September 1, 7:00 p.m.
    Wednesday, September 4, 11:00 p.m.
    Thursday, September 5, 8:00 p.m

    CALIFORNIA:
    Redding KIXE PBS: September 11, 4:00 p.m.

    KANSAS:
    KTUW, September 15, 5:00 a.m.

    KENTUCKY
    KET, Friday, September 27, 4 p.m.

    MARYLAND (MPT):
    Wednesday, September 4, 9:00 p.m.

    NEBRASKA:
    Monday, September 2, 4:00 p.m.

    OHIO:
    PBS Western Reserve, Sunday, September 15, 5:00 a.m.
    PBS Western Reserve, Monday, September 16, 5:00 p.m.

    WYOMING:
    Thursday, September 5, 10:00 p.m.

  • AUGUST 2024

    INDIANA (WNIN):
    August 24, 25

    MICHIANA (NORTHERN INDIANA) WNIT2
    September 22, 7 p.m.

    MARYLAND:
    August 11, 7:00 p.m.

    MINNESOTA
    MN North PBS, August 18, 6:00 p.m.

    MONTANA:
    August 11, 3:00 p.m.
    August 28, 1:00 p.m.

    NEBRASKA:
    August 25

    NEW HAMPSHIRE:
    August 12

    OREGON (OPB):
    August 28, 11:00 p.m.

    UTAH:
    KUEN TV (Salt Lake City), August 12, 9:00 p.m.

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