The Trumpeter Swan is a native species that once numbered in the tens-of-thousands in the Great Lakes region, but was wiped out in Michigan more than 100 years ago. But thanks to the decades-long efforts of the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at Michigan State University, the species is gaining ground in Michigan. GUEST: Sara DePew-Baby, avian caretaker at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at Michigan State University Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside’s theme music is by 14KT. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.