Black swan cygnets are thriving
Our black swan cygnets have gone from strength to strength since they hatched in March.
At about 5 times their original size, the cygnets are thriving and looking more and more like their parents. Their downy feathers are now displaying tell-tale signs of that famous black plumage showing through too!
They are learning everything from mum and dad up-ending for food and preening, and have even started enthusiastically 'shouting' at keepers during the morning feed round, something you'll regularly see the parents doing (but in a much less scary way!).
This black swan pair were only introduced in May last year and have clearly bonded very well and surprisingly quick. The 12 year old female is a dab hand, having raised youngsters previously. However, the 3 year old male is a first time dad and has proved to be a natural in raising the cygnets and protecting the family in their home in Close Encounters.
Our black swan family live alongside a variety of ducks in Close Encounters. Enjoy the sights and sounds of smew, eider, Chiloe wigeon, falcated ducks and more as you mindfully weave through exotic plants, over bridges and near running water.
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