[Birdtalk] request for Trumpeter Swan Observations

[L. D. Giddings]

howdy all,

I was asked to forward this note on to the Utah birding community.
Thanks for keeping your eyes open,

Lu Giddings


From: Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Date:   10/20/2006
Re: Trumpeter Swan Observations
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is once again asking for your help
in looking for collared swans.  Budget cuts have reduced the Departments
ability to hire personnel designated to look for collared swans.
Federal and other state agencies have experienced similar cutbacks
therefore routine swan surveys will be greatly reduced this year.

Almost 400 trumpeter swans in southeastern Idaho were collared during
the winters of 2001-2004.  Trumpeters have also been collared in
surrounding states and in several Canadian provinces.  The survival and
movements of these collared swans provide biologists with information
critical to the management and conservation of trumpeters range wide.

Neck collars are 3-4” tall and can be green, yellow, red, white, or many
other colors depending on collar age and color fading.  All collars have
an alpha numeric code.  Some collars may also have a radio and antennae
attached.

Project cooperators are asking that the all collared trumpeter swans be
reported to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at phone:
208-525-7290, or  by e-mail to Lauri Hanauska-Brown at
lhanausk at idfg.idaho.gov .  Please be sure to include in your report:
collar color, alpha numeric code if possible, location of observation,
date and your contact information.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Lauri Hanauska-Brown