Hunkering Down

With the river in spate and a spate of stormy weather, the birds are hunkering down to face the onslaught.

The Swans island is the only haven available when the river is high.

Island Haven

Having a quick count of surviving ducklings after the flood, it appears we have lost a few - thankfully it was only a few.

High tides during the night is the biggest danger, when any separation from the parents can mean youngsters drifting away in the swift current with no way back. The river level is dropping but the wildlife are still keeping close to the island Haven.