This is the coldest May I can ever remember and it is serving the predators well. Today another Mother duck turned up on the river with 5 ducklings and I watched as 3 were taken one after another over about 30 minutes by a Crow.
This evening she had lost the last two, I have no problem with predation as long as it continues right to the ultimate predator - us, however I do have a problem with predation stopping at Crows !! It is so depressing to witness this constant slaughter. The cold weather means a distinct lack of insect life, not suitable for young birds.
The cygnets are growing and making full use of the renovated Moat and nest site.
