The persistent low temperatures are a real drag on everything, less insect food for the wildlife and I notice the birds are behaving as though winter was approaching - very weird indeed ! The Swans and Cygnets spend a lot of time on the island due to lack of food in the harbour and river. I am feeding them at least twice a day and the cygnets are the size of adult ducks now. The ducklings are still being taken and we are now down to 8 remaining, the signs are not good for this year.
