Thursday, June 19, 2003

Two regular Dutch visitors who stay with Patti Corbett every year were enquiring about
the swans last night.They tell that they have seen two families of swans while fishing.
There were five cygnets in one family and only one in the other where normally there
are seven or eight in a clutch.The only factor that has changed is the higher water level
and where normally a nest is formed in a rush patch with the nest inside and a protective
barrier of rushes allowing the youngsters to swim in safety.With the higher water level
these barriers are less effective against the large amount of pike in the river.
Someone said that a cold night can have a big effect on the young in the shell.
Any other explanations would be welcome by our visitors.
The Dutch pair are Jelle Ruiter and Avant Van Everdingen.
Sean Ryan and Ann were celebrating 30 years of married life last weekend.

No comments: