Eight Bewick's now at Slimbridge and three finally arrive at Welney
This afternoon's Bewick's swan count has risen to eight. Six Bewick's flew into WWT Slimbridge just before 8am this morning to keep Anga, the lone Bewick's who arrived on Saturday, company, and by this afternoon, there were eight.
Heavy rain in the area on Saturday night and much of Sunday would have created poor visibility for the swans which would have made navigating difficult during the weekend, but conditions cleared last night enough to bring in these latest arrivals.
Wildlife research officer Julia Newth said: "We've identified another Slimbridge regular, Dario, but worryingly without its mate Dorcus. The other six swans are new to the reserve, one a yearling who may have wintered here last year, but the other five are new. One has been identified as an individual ringed by WWT scientists during our annual expedition to the Russian tundra this summer, so it's really exciting to see that swan come to Slimbridge."
Visitors to Slimbridge have the chance to see Anga, Dario and the new arrivals at Slimbridge at the daily commentated wild bird feeds every afternoon at 4pm.
Click on the Bewick's Swan Diary to read all the latest news on each individual Bewick's swan as they arrive and enjoy the winter at Slimbridge.
