In spite of being regularly watched by the Heron which is often within fifty metres of the Swan family …..….. due to the adults protection there are still eight Cygnets (count the heads) and they are growing fast.
The Swans and Cygnets are in the middle of the Loch whilst …..….. nearby on the shore a Heron keeps an eye on a potential meal. Sadly small Cygnets are vulnerable to Heron predation.
Around the City the Cherry trees are in full blossom…..……the lambs are in the pastures………..the first Butterflies have appeared (a Peacock butterfly sunning itself!).…..the Swans are nesting……..…..and the young birds are appearing. ( A Coot with two chicks.)
