Cygnets are growing fast and no longer hitching a ride on Sue's back. They are safe from the Crows and almost as big as a Mallard now. Slim and Sue are now traversing the lower river with confident cygnets beside them.
Meanwhile Disco and her 17 ducklings are taking up the entire garden pond and making a fair old mess of the place.
She is still the concerned mother at all times, and gets quite anxious when any show signs of stress, like trying to get out of a half empty pond as can be seen here. I am planning their fully fledged release to the river next week sometime, as they should be on the verge of Flight. Short video below showing ducklings excitement at pond being refreshed.
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