For The Birds: Snow Geese

For The Birds: Snow Geese

Whole flock of Snow Geese landing in the Skagit Valley Photo by Doug ParrottBy Christine SouthwickSnow Geese are now arriving in their winter grounds in the Skagit Valley, mostly near Stanwood and Fir Island, flying approximately 3,000 miles from their summer breeding on the Russian island of Wrangel. They will stay here until about March.The Skagit Valley is a major wintering site for Snow Geese, Trumpeter Swans, and Tundra Swans. These birds p…