The new Porcupine Forest flock of Trumpeter Swans, Cygnus buccinator, in Saskatchewan

Abstract

Trumpeter Swans, Cygnus buccinator, have established a nesting population in the Greenwater Park -Porcupine Forest Area of Saskatchewan. Further expansion of the population into available habitat might not occur because of lack of winter habitat being used by Trumpeter Swans. The long-term decision regarding management of Trumpeter Swans must be shared between the Canadian Wildlife Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wildlife agencies in the provinces and states where the swans currently nest, winter and could potentially winter.