Mute Swan Cygnet

One of this years fledglings. The Mute Swans at Ferrymoor seem to have more chicks than this but for some reason only one of them survive to grow up to be Cygnets and then fully fledged adults. There is still a pair of adult birds about but whether this is their Cygnet who knows. There are some predators about, a Mink has been spotted and captured on film by one of the regular visitors. Some people say this is not a threat to the birds. The main problem seems to be caused by humans, although calling them humans is being too kind. We can only hope next years breeding season will be more successful for the Birds at Ferrymoor.