Monday, 31 March 2025

Mute Swan


 The pair of Mute Swans have now settled on the island. Hopefully they will be nest building and will have a successful breeding season this year. Last year was not too good for them as only only chick survived and turned in to a beautiful Cygnet. Predators do seem to be a problem at Ferrymoor Flash, something that is all too common in nature.

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