"Return of the Swans" at Lambton Heritage Museum - 2022

Grand Bend, ON - The Tundra Swans have been spotted in the Thedford Bog behind Lambton Heritage Museum, and numbers are expected to rise. If you’re looking for a great family friendly activity, this is it!

For many residents of Lambton County, the beginning of spring is associated with this fascinating migration. The Tundra Swans make an annual stop in this area during their 6,000 kilometer migration loop. In a good year, there may be 15,000 individual birds resting on the bog behind the museum. They are attracted by the melt water of spring and the remnants of the prior year’s corn crop.

To increase your chances of seeing swans, check our website at www.returnoftheswans.com. Here you can find daily estimates regarding the number of swans in the area. You can also call Lambton Heritage Museum at 519-243-2600 for migration updates.

In addition to offering daily updates on the Return of the Swans webpage, you can also enjoy swan related activities from the comfort of home. For an in-person experience, visit Lambton Heritage Museum to explore the Tundra Swans display. The Museum is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Please contact:

Colleen Inglis
Educational Program Coordinator, Lambton Heritage Museum
County of Lambton
519-243-2600 ext. 3157
Email Colleen Inglis