Action Stations & Jumpers and Divers

The break in the weather was short lived as usual - back to blowing a gale ! The high winds make flying hazardous for our largest birds and some effort and skill was needed today. Two young swans arrived in the river in search of a home, our resident pair were not amused and the cob set to work immediately while the pen took care of the cygnets. The cob chased one of the swans right up above the road bridge until it could not escape, unable to fly because of the trees. I was told that the young swan had been chased out of the river into the bushes - it later escaped when the coast was clear. Meanwhile the pen was watching the cygnets enjoy a spot of diving as they rushed into the strong wind - ( short clip below ) - ah the joy of life !