On one side of the Iron Bridge there were 3 f Mallards trying to roundup 10 wayward ducklings, while on the other side the pair of Shelduck and their 6 ducklings were being harried by 4 Carrion Crows!!
For the past two days I’ve only seen a single Mute Swan near the bridge, and the reeds have covered the path leading towards the Swan nest. Interestingly, the pair of 1st winter Mutes that have been spending their time in the estuary, were on the river directly below the tennis courts before flying towards the bridge and over the single Swan tauntingly.
Back home, the Swallows have taken two days to build their nest, it has a grass lining and I’m guessing today they will add a feather lining before laying eggs.
