description Marsh Lake Wetlands Overview
The Marsh Lake Wetlands are a network of shallow-water and marsh environments located along Marsh Lake in the southern Yukon Territory, Canada. This area functions as a crucial spring staging habitat for migratory birds, most notably hosting thousands of trumpeter and tundra swans during their annual journey north. The wetlands are protected and observed as part of the territory's wildlife preservation efforts.
help Marsh Lake Wetlands FAQ
Where are the Marsh Lake Wetlands?
The wetlands lie around Marsh Lake in southern Yukon, including important shoreline areas such as M'Clintock Bay and Tagish Narrows. The nearby Swan Haven Interpretive Centre focuses on the area's spring bird migration. [Yukon.ca](https://yukon.ca/en/marsh-lake)
What birds gather at Marsh Lake in spring?
Thousands of trumpeter swans and tundra swans use Marsh Lake as a spring staging area. Cornell's bird experts estimate that about 10 percent of North America's trumpeter swans stop at Marsh Lake during migration. [All About Birds](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/event/a-celebration-of-swans/)
When is the best time to see swans at Marsh Lake?
The main viewing period is during spring thaw, especially around April, when open water appears and the swans stop to rest and feed. Swan Haven Interpretive Centre is specifically associated with this spring event. [Yukon.ca](https://yukon.ca/en/marsh-lake)
Why are the Marsh Lake Wetlands important to migratory birds?
The shallow water and marshes provide food and resting space before the swans continue north toward breeding areas in Alaska and the Northwest Territories. Marsh Lake is recognized as one of the key spring staging areas along this migration route. [National Park Service](https://www.nps.gov/articles/aps-v5-i2-c4.htm)
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