Come Experience the Birds of Winter at a Trumpeter Swan Viewing Event at Barney Lake!

In February of 2026, Skagit Land Trust is hosting a series of swan-viewing events at our Barney Lake Conservation Area in Mount Vernon. At Swanrise events, participants get to watch hundreds of Trumpeter Swans as they take off for the day from their overnight resting spot.

Trust staff and local birding experts will lead groups to viewing areas near the main part of the lake. There, as the sun’s first rays burn the mist off the water, guests will listen as a chorus of migrating waterfowl greet the day with squawks, honks, and general chatter.

Be sure to bring your binoculars for a closer look at the variety of waterfowl that use the lake. Hawks, eagles, and great blue heron are often spotted during these visits.

Not a morning person? We also have “Goodnight Swan” walks to view the birds as they come back to the lake in the evening.

If you are interested in attending one or more of these events, please register through the Eventbrite links below. We will be in touch with more information as your event approaches.

SUNRISE EVENTS:

February 5th @ 7am (Full, but waitlist available)

February 7th @ 7am (Full, but waitlist available)

February 12th @ 6:45am (Full, but waitlist available)

February 14th @ 6:45am (Full, but waitlist available)

February 16th @ 6:45am (Full, but waitlist available)

February 19th @ 6:30am (Full, but waitlist available)

February 21st @ 6:30am (Full, but waitlist available)

February 26th @ 6:30am (Full, but waitlist available)

February 28th @ 6:15am (Full, but waitlist available)

SUNSET EVENTS:

February 2nd @ 4pm (Full, but waitlist available)

February 16th @ 4:30pm (Full, but waitlist available)