SWAN WEBINARS

You will learn about one of the most serious threats to swan health- lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is caused by lead fishing tackle or ammunition such as lead pellets that are ingested by swans in the fields or in wetlands, rivers and ponds where they feed.

You will learn:
• Why lead is a problem
• How to recognize a sick swan in the wild
• How to safely capture a sick swan to take to a wildlife rehab center
• Diagnosis and treatment of a sick swan at a wildlife rehab center
• What Minnesota has done to address lead poisoning

December 11, 2024
"Of particular note was the discussion of visible (physical) symptoms. The discussion of treatment and the costs was very interesting."

Discover the fascinating results of the largest Midwest trumpeter swan study ever done!

Manitoba, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Ohio, Wisconsin and Arkansas used GPS/GSM tracking collars to track more than 100 trumpeter swans over 3 years.

Find how family status and latitude affected migration departure and arrival dates. Discover the results of lead on the swans in the study.

Explore some of the individual stories of these collared swans that were reported through Trumpeter Watch.

November 13, 2024
"I love the way the data was shared by state - easy to understand, and it really showed the outliers as well."

Answers to your swan questions!

Learn about swan ID and where to see swans.

Discover the fascinating history and behaviors of swan families and what happens over a year as eggs are laid and cygnets hatch and grow, swan behaviors and communications, spring and fall migration, mute and trumpeter swan interactions and so much more.

October 24, 2024
"It was interesting to learn about swan behaviors and ways they communicate. Wonderfully informative webinar - thank you all very much!!"

Trumpeter swans disappeared from Iowa by 1883. By the 20th century, this once wetland-rich state was transformed into an agricultural crop-rich state as wetlands were drained.

Explore how trumpeter swans became ambassadors for wetland conservation in Iowa.
You will also
• Be inspired by Iowa's engagement and education programs as swans were restored
• Learn about the migratory movements of Iowa trumpeter swans and the survival of cygnets in their first winter!

September 24, 2024
"Great story...good speakers. Learned about their cygnet studies which I had not known about."

Discover the rich history of trumpeter swans in Yellowstone, a haven celebrated for its unique geothermal wonders and charismatic wildlife.
Journey through the ebbs and flows of swan populations within the park, from their flourishing numbers before the 1960s to the challenges faced in recent decades.

Learn about Yellowstone's proactive conservation strategies and ongoing research endeavors aimed at ensuring the enduring presence of the iconic trumpeter swan within its boundaries.

May 7, 2024
"Well done. very helpful. easy to understand at all levels. "

Discover the captivating history of overwintering Trumpeter Swans at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary near St. Louis, Missouri. Dive into their significance in the Mississippi flyway.

Learn how swans are monitored and counted at Riverlands and when the best times are to see swans. Discover the broad array of swan programs and experiences offered at this Audubon center to thousands of visitors each year. And much more!

April 10, 2024
“All the information is interesting to me. I plan to go to Riverlands this winter to view the swans!” JB

• Learn about the park’s role as a sanctuary for nesting trumpeter swans and a crucial wintering ground for Rocky Mountain swans from the USA and Canada.
• Discover the impact of extreme weather and efforts to rescue and relocate swans during harsh conditions in 1988 and 1989.
• Learn about vital aquatic foods for swans.
• Planning a trip? Find out what Harriman State Park of Idaho and its surroundings offer visitors, just an hour's drive from Yellowstone National Park.

March 20, 2024
"This was an excellent presentation. Knowledgeable presenters and very good visuals. Thank you so much!" TR

Swans are an extremely important conservation and cultural icon in Yukon Territory. Here’s your chance to learn more about swans in this remote part of the continent!

Yukon swan experts use the multimedia wonders of Zoom to share their knowledge of swan identification, populations, nesting, behavior, and migration. Watch live animations of migrations, swan videos and more!

February 15, 2024
"Enjoyed the presentations - great speakers, great information, LOVED the videos."

Learn how the late Harry Lumsden led the restoration of trumpeter swans to Ontario and received one of Canada’s highest awards for his efforts; how, when and where wing tags are put on Ontario trumpeter swans; the near and far way places Ontario’s trumpeter swans have been reported in Canada and the USA, and much more!

January 17, 2024
"A great presentation. Good information and presented in a way that all could understand." TB

Discover how Arkansas became a "star location" for wintering trumpeter swans. Learn the best places to see and photograph trumpeter swans. Be amazed by the far way places swans come from to spend the winter in Arkansas. Learn how Arkansas was a pioneer partner in a migration experiment with Iowa. Enjoy learning what swan behavior means!

December 13, 2023
"This is a great presentation- loved the videos, pictures and all the speakers."

Gain a deeper understanding of trumpeter swans AND learn
• How Hennepin Parks began the state’s efforts and founded the Trumpeter Swan Society
• How Minnesota created a plan to restore trumpeter swans
• How Minnesota trumpeter swans became a national ‘media star’
• Where Minnesota swans are pioneering into new areas outside of the state that have had no swans for over a century
• and much more!

November 8, 2023
"This was absolutely a wonderful, fascinating presentation!!!'

This is the first webinar of the Trumpeter Swan Society.
This webinar is right for you if you want to learn
• how to tell trumpeter swans from other swans and other large white birds
• how a trumpeter swan family spends the year
• what happens to young swans after they leave the family
• lots of other fun swan facts!

October 4, 2023
"Great job with the presentation! I thought it had a lot of important educational content, great speakers/photos/video. Thanks for allowing so much time for questions and several people to answer them."