Earlier in the week she laid another egg and we thought it was going to be a case of history repeating itself as the raft kept moving and seemed unstable.
Today (May 4th) a friend of mine told me that she saw 3 men this morning securing the raft to the dockside making it more stable. Hopefully this means better safety for any eggs. The large amount of new nesting material, including soft grass clippings, also seems to have been provided by these kind benefactors.
It is lovely to see that "our" local swans are so obviously loved by a great many of the local people. Apparently this pair have lived on the dock for over 15 years. They have obviously brought a lot of joy to people over the years. It is lovely to see that people are taking the time and making the effort for local wildlife .
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| Mother swan returns to the nest in late April. An egg can be seen to the left of her head. |
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| Close up of the egg. Note that the nesting material is mostly reeds. |
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| Daddy swan in protective mode. Note the classic attack shape he has formed with his wings. |
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| Saturday 4th May. Note how the raft has been attached by ropes to the dockside and the addition of lots of soft nesting material. |
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| Dad looking handsome in the sunshine. |
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| Mum tending the nest and there are two eggs. The whole nest sit is looking far more secure. |
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| Two eggs! |
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