Penny Takes a Break

The Swans Nesting is underway and Penny has been busy ingesting minerals and algae for the past week. The business of egg laying has been taking it's toll and today she decided to take a break in the sun, which was fine if you were out of that northerly chill. 

Penny had a good Scratch, then a clean up and sleep in the moat.

Popeye has spent all his time guarding the nest and keeping it warm from the hard night frosts.

Penny Takes a Nap

Mid February and the Spring like weather continues...until Winter returns at the weekend ! The ducks are pairing off and some have already dispersed away from the estuary, but will probably return with any bad weather. Meanwhile the Swans are biding their time eating and resting well. They are in excellent condition enjoying a tasty diet of wheat grain, poultry pellets, carrots (short vid below)and Penny's favourite - fresh moist wholemeal rolls when available ! After such a feast she often drifts into a satisfying sleep.