As I suspected the cygnets are in training for the big day, I was very fortunate to see them having a practice flight in the river today. The conditions were almost perfect, a strong breeze blowing down river, neap tides and the incentive to re - unite with the parents. As I watched from the Bailey bridge, 6 of the cygnets were near the end of the pier and the cob and pen were on their way to the harbour. When they began to disappear from the cygnets view that was moment they decided to rejoin them. They raised their wings and started to run, with a wingspan around 6 feet the UK's largest flying birds take off !
The sequence of photo's tells all !
Splashdown !
The sequence of photo's tells all !
Those kids watching on the pier wont forget what a sight that was !
Splashdown !
It made my day !
Keep an eye out for practice flights around the town with Mum over the coming week.
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