Our programs and initiatives are dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Trumpeter and Tundra swans. Use this page to get more information on where to watch the swans, identifying them, and other helpful resources.
Where To Watch
Western Washington
- Skagit Valley Area – Skagit
- Johnson-DeBay Swan Reserve – Skagit
- Bob Heirman Wildlife Park at Thomas’ Eddy – Snohomish
- Sumner-Puyallup Area – King/Pierce
- Sequim Area – Olympic Peninsula – Clallam County
- Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge – Clark
- Chehalis Valley-Elma Area – Grays Harbor
- Woodland Bottoms Area – Cowlitz County
Eastern Washington
Threats Swan Face
Discover how the following threaten swans:
- Lead poisoning
- Power line collision
- Loss of winter habitat for feeding and roost sites
- Climate change
Report a Swan
Your observations will help provide essential information needed to increase the long-term security of Trumpeter and Tundra Swans in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.
eBird Online Trumpeter Tundra Swan Maps
Find out where Trumpeter and Tundra Swans have been seen and reported to eBird. These online maps zoom in and out for Washington State and across North America. Zoom in to find the dates and locations of swan sightings near you!
PLEASE NOTE:Â If you are not already an eBird contributor, you will see a sign in/up page from Cornell Lab Account. Please sign up for a FREE account with Cornell Lab and you will have access to all eBird maps and information and be able to submit your sightings of swans and other birds. Once signed in, the link will work automatically.
Support Swans - Donate
By supporting NWSCA you are helping us to protect and advocate for swans and their habitats. Help keep Trumpeter and Tundra swans gracing our skies and wetlands.
Swan Identification Resources
Many websites contain information on swan identification. Rather than rework that information here, we recommend that you visit the sites listed below to learn more about swan ID, including their calls, as well as species that may look similar such as snow geese and white pelicans.
When you finish with your experience there please come back to nwswans.org and try your skills with the swan ID photo gallery. The gallery is set up for you to practice honing your skills on identifying both Tundra and Trumpeter Swans and especially in distinguishing between the two species where they occur together.
 The answers are provided at the end in Answers.
Practice Your Identification Skills
Want additional skill building experience?
Try it out, you do not have to give any personal information, just skip over the login and other stuff and go directly to the test. You do have to set up a sign in. They will not share your information or send you anything. It is a good test for skill building.
Helpful Resources
This page is a work in progress and new resources will be posted so you can continue to hone our skills.
Learn more about swans around the world.
- Sibley Guide to Distinguishing Trumpeter and Tundra Swans
- Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife – Trumpeter Swan
- Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife – Tundra Swan