Welcome Back, Fine Feathered Friends

The cooler than usual spring in Southern Yukon doesn't seem to be deterring the swans. At last count there were more than a hundred trumpeter swans at Swan Haven, and dozens of Common Goldeneye ducks. The area's open water provides a place for the birds to feed and rest in preparation for their journey further north.

A visit to Swan Haven in April is a treat for the whole family. You might also enjoy our live swan cam  that Yukon Energy has set up for the third year in a row on the northwestern shore of M'Clintock Bay. There is still a lot of ice on the bay so at this point the swans are quite far away. They will come closer to the camera over the next week or two, at which point you should have a much clearer view of them.

While we're on the topic of swans, the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce and Environment Yukon's Wildlife Viewing Program are challenging Yukon businesses to welcome the arrival of the swans by decorating their businesses or selling products with a swan theme. We know of at least one business (Baked Cafe) that is serving swan lattes!

Visit Environment Yukon's website to get the details of how you can participate in the Store Front Challenge, and drop us a line to tell us about a great swan-themed store front you have seen lately.