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

In January and February of 2025, 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 Evenbrite links below. We will be in touch with more information as your event approaches.

SUNRISE EVENTS:
Saturday, January 4 @ 7:30am - Full (join the waitlist)
Saturday, January 11 @ 7:30am - Full (join the waitlist)
Saturday, January 25 @ 7:15am - Full (join the waitlist)
Saturday, February 1 @ 7am - Full (join the waitlist)
Friday, February 14 @ 6:45am - Full (join the waitlist)
Saturday, February 22 @ 6:30am - Full (join the waitlist)

SUNSET EVENTS:
Friday, January 17 @ 3:45pm - Full (join the waitlist)
Saturday, February 8 @ 4pm - Full (join the waitlist)