For much of last year, after the male with a damaged bill was taken away, there was a lone female on the lake. In December it was joined by a second bird (reported to, not seen by, me). Then both birds departed, so that in late December no swans were present. Now, however, there are again 2 swans present. I think they are a pair, from the size difference of the swellings at the bill base. And the distal half of each bird's bill is pink: does this mean they are quite young birds?
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East lancs birder Glenn Higgins my local patch Lee Green res Worsthorne had two Mute swans on 14th Jan one with red leg ring 628Y info given ringed at Shibden Park.
Hi Glenn, Have spoke to Swan Rescue and 628Y is one of their birds. They were pleased to hear where it is now and asked if they looked like a pair and is the reservoir suitable for breeding. BS
In past years we have had mute swans breed here,we thought the 2birds seem to be pairing. Thsnks Brian.
Thanks for that Glenn, will pass it on. Good Birding, Brian.
If you get any info of breeding Glenn I,d appreciate it if you let me know ta. My details are on my blog. Brian.
The male swan on Shibden Park lake today has a red ring on its left leg, number 628Y!
Thanks for that Pete, it must have been homesick. Judy at Swan rescue says she must have brought a mate back with her. The original Swans on Shibden were the birds with Polish genes.
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