After almost 5 months to the day since hatching, our cygnets appear to have fledged and have now been gone for 2 days.
Popeye and Penny seem very laid back and content, and may have taken advantage of the settled high pressure weather system and suitable tides to offload the babies. This would be the earliest they have ever got rid of them since arriving in the river. They were in perfect condition for the start on life's journey, it remains to be seen if they will stay away or find the lure of the river and comforts of home calling them back!
