Kitsap Audubon gathers for program on swans


February 13, 2013 · 9:19 AM

Martha Jordan presents the program “Swans of Winter” at the next Kitsap Audubon meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Poulsbo Library.

Jordan, a well-known swan biologist, will present a slide program on Washington’s native Trumpeter and Tundra swans and share their life history, biology and some swan identification tips.

She will also shed some light on the problems and controversies these birds face on their wintering grounds and what is needed to insure their future. Get updated on the swan lead poisoning die-off, habitat issues and more.

For more information, visit www.kitsapaudubon.org or call 360-692-8180.

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