Reporting Banded Birds
Photo by Ron Holmes
To report a bird with a federal band or color marker, please visit the USGS’ Bird Banding Laboratory website.
Please report swan collars to Northwest Swan Conservation Association.
To report other bands or tags for local projects, please visit the Washington Ornithological Society’s Research page to view current projects, the types of markers they use, and how to report them.
Sick or Injured Swans
Swans that are dead, sick, or injured need to be reported to the WDFW hotline by calling (360) 466-0515. The hotline is monitored several times per day. NOTE: this hotline is not active during the summer months. Any sick or dead swan can be reported to the Northwest Swan Conservation Association at: swaninfo@nwswans.org or by calling (206) 713-3684.
Other Sick or Injured Birds
Contact one of these organizations if you are sure the bird requires rescuing:
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center; https://wolfhollowwildlife.org (San Juan, Island, and Skagit Counties)
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington, WA (Snohomish County)
PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood, WA (Snohomish County)