Outdoor notes

TUNDRA SWAN DAY

Hundreds of pure white tundra swans are migrating through northern Utah. Those interested in seeing and listening may want to attend the seventh annual Tundra Swan Day on Saturday.

Viewing will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area west of Farmington, and the Salt Creek management area west of Corinne.

DWR biologists and volunteer naturalists will provide spotting scopes and parabolic dishes that will allow visitors to see and listen to the swans. Admission is free.

At Farmington Bay, naturalists will also conduct behind-the-gates free van tours.

The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge will offer some special Swan Day activities at its Wildlife Education Center at 2155 W. Forest in Brigham City. To reach the center, exit I-15 at Exit 363. After exiting the freeway, turn west and travel one block to the center.

At 10:30 a.m., artist Jean Hawrylo will teach kids how to draw a swan. The drawing class is limited to the first 15 children, ages 9 to 12. There is no cost to participate. To register, call 435-723-5887.

At 1 p.m., a full-length animated movie, "The Trumpet of the Swan," will be shown at the center. The movie is free and will run for 75 minutes.

For more information, call the DWR's Northern Region office at 801-476-2740 or the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge at 435-723-5887.

OPENINGS FOR RAC MEMBERS

Recent resignations have created several vacancies on the state's five wildlife Regional Advisory Councils.

RAC members represent six groups — sportsmen, agriculture, nonconsumptive wildlife (people who don't hunt or fish), locally elected public officials, federal land agencies and the public-at-large.

To fill one of the vacancies, an individual must live in the region of the state he or she wishes to represent. They must then be nominated by a conservation or organization in the region.

To learn about wildlife or conservation groups in an area, contact the nearest DWR office. Nominations must be submitted by April 1.

RAC nomination forms can be downloaded from the DWR's Web site — www.wildlife.utah.gov. They can also obtain a nomination form at any DWR office.