The Whoopers Are On Their Way!
The Bewick Swans are making a long and sometimes treacherous journey from Russia across Europe to the Ouse Washes to live for the winter. The mouldy potatoes and left over sugar beat provides lots of food for the wintering swans, and the washes at Welney provide a safe place for them to roost.
The Whoopers are already starting to arrive and are making their way down from Iceland. Two weeks to go until the swan feeds begin!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztKAaVJQNE8