Been a week of mixed fortunes, but the river wildlife is currently on the positive side.
Swans and cygnets are growing rapidly, starting to take on the appearance of small swans.
The ducks are having a tougher time being smaller and vulnerable to predators. Some duck mothers are more experienced and better than others at caring for their ducklings. The two currently most successful, have been round the block before.
One of them has 6 survivors, and the other has 9 out of 10 just 5 days old.
Was informed today about another successful mother of 9 at the Dunbar golf course, long may it continue. I am fully expecting more to hatch because of the late spring this year, could be hatching well into July !
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