Saturday, 18 January 2025

Mute Swan and Cygnet


 This female and Cygnet were in the water at the edge of the frozen lake. They were at Ferrymoor most of last year. The Mute Swan is a very large waterbird with an S shaped neck and an orange beak. Their population has increased lately probably due to them being a protected species. In cold weather some birds arrive from other parts of Europe.

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