UZHNO-SAKHALINSK. March 17. VOSTOK-MEDIA - The swans flied to Sakhalin on arch 12 that is earlier than usual. They used to fly there on March 14-19. According to the weatherlore such an early occurrence of swans indicates warm and forward spring.
The number of swans will increase daily. After swans other species of birds will get to Sakhalin: black kite, lapwing, white wagtail and hoopoe.
There are also some rare swans that were listed in the Red Book of the Sakhalin region. Hunting of the rare bird is prohibited.