Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO
3 weeks ago
WE ARE CUSTODIANS OF THE PLANET AND HAVE A DUTY TO CARE FOR IT. For the past 18 years I've had the privilege of watching and caring for the resident Swans on our local river estuary. I have been charmed and fascinated by their parental skills and beauty in the water, they are Simply Superb Swans. Annual Membership to the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust is £20 for a family, can be paid securely through the PayPal Donate button below. Thank you.
The River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust has been established just over 8 years. It has been brought to my attention that some indiv...
2 comments:
Hi Joe, great news about the arrival of Duke. You say you got a good look at the underside of his bill to judge his age. Can I ask, what do you look at/for on the underside of the beak to help you estimate the age? Thanks, Wendy Grocott-Jones
Hi Wendy,
A young swan will have a sharply defined white batman type shape under the bill. As it ages the white area extends upwards and is less well defined. It is only a rough guide as to an ageing swan. Young swans find a mate at 3 to 4 years old, then look for a territory of their own. As they mature and get older the white area under the bill gets larger. They also get mottled skin on their legs, also a sign of ageing, a bit like us getting moles and freckles.
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