Wild swans are currently winging their way through Utah, and the Division of Wildlife Services wants the public to know that March is one of the best times of the year to see them. “Swans are graceful, beautiful birds,” said Mark Hadley, regional outreach manager for the Utah DWR. “And you’ll have no problem spotting them: they’re huge and almost pure white in color. If you’ve never seen swans in the wild before, I encourage you to get out and see them this spring.” Both tundra swans and trumpeter swans stop in Utah’s wetlands for some much-needed rest and refueling during their annual spring migration. The migration takes the swans from wintering grounds in California to nesting sites in Canada and Alaska. In the past, the DWR has held a viewing event in March where you can see the swans and learn more about them. However, to try to lessen the spread of COVID-19, the DWR isn’t holding a swan viewing event this year. Learn more about where to spot wild swans at wildlife.utah.gov.
