THE CIRCLE OF LIFE - Our Mute Swan Diary - Spring 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- Hello Everyone,
This is our Mute Swan Nature Diary for the first part of 2024 - documenting the lives of our two Mute Swan pairs that live around here.
We've been following Claude & Maude, Frank & Francine, (and also Snowy & Blanche and Harry & Sally), for the last four years. We have learned so much about the species and the individuals we've followed.
It has been a real privilege and an absolutely wonderful experience.
We've detailed the challenges they face through the years, as they try to maintain their territories and bring up young, in this sometimes harsh and changing climate.
If you haven't watched any of these films, linked below is an update for 2022. If you have the time, maybe watch this 2022 update first.
It's proved to be our most popular film to date
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Or our 2023 film here
• A MUTE SWAN DIARY 2023
So how have our pairs fared since last year's update. Are they still around and are they still on the same territories? And have they managed to find nests, as the wettest Spring on record impacts on their nest sites.
Follow along with us from January to April 2024.
Thanks so much for your support and thanks for watching
And as always thanks to our friend Serge Pavkin from Ukraine for the wonderful music.
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Dave & Sue
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Great footage and updates on the birds. I hope they all thrive and do well in the future. Well done on your video highlighting the beauty lake and wildlife. Have a great day.
Thanks Steve. Very kind of you. We do love following the Swans!!
Hello Dave and Sue. It is so nice to see you again 😀. Thank you so much for sharing absolutely wonderful journey with us all. Super well presented. I hope everything is going well in Your world 🌎. Mark Bensette Aux Bois 🇨🇦.
Hi Mark, yes all is well over here.
Thanks very much.
Although we have had record levels of rain in March, and so the Swans have really struggled to find dry nesting spots.
We hope that the nests are not too close to the edges of the meres otherwise dogs or predators could mean the nest failing.
But another interesting year in prospect for us.
Hope you're well too mate 👍👍
Your history with these creatures is so incredible! You are an inspiration.🙌
I'm very sorry to hear about the dog and the irresponsible owner. They are not an inspiration !😡
Thanks Dara - very kind of you 🙏🙏🙏
Yes, the dog owners put me going to the Gravel Pits for a few weeks, I just didn't think it was worth the hastle. Three times it happened 🤦♂️, and when I said that the Wildlife Trust byelaws said dogs should be kept under close control I was met with - "well we like breaking the law" and a double two fingered salute. No wonder I haven't seen any Otters lately. 😨
@@NBNatureTrailvan oh nooooo! That's HORRID! 😡
a good spring time
Yes it really has been - although it has been very very wet. We had record rainfall in March here!!!
Sehr schöne Aufnahmen.
Thanks very much Karl 🙏🙏🙏
Such wonderful shots of the beautiful brids 😊😊😊
Thanks Soren
Just love being out there and watching the wildlife - just so therapeutic!!
Hello Dave and Sue, love Maude and Claude and following their journeys. Poor Frank, love watching the lake. Swans are so beautiful. Take care xx Julie and Tony xx
Thanks guys. Yes, it’s going to be another interesting year I think. Haven’t found Claude and Maude’s nest yet - hope they are still together after all this time.
Frank keeps disappearing as always. Every time we visit the nest, he’s no where to be seen. Far more interested in seeing off other swans.
Otters back on the lake, so hopefully the nest will be ok. 🤞
@@NBNatureTrailvan let’s hope so Dave xx
Brilliant, always look forward to these diaries of your resident Swans nesting. Let's hope they are more successful than last year.
That’s right Jay. Haven’t yet found Claude and Maude’s nest - first time in the last five years - hope they have nested ok and I just can’t find it.
Have a good week mate.
Mute swans are beautiful animals! It’s great to see such great footage of them, thanks for sharing
Thank you. They’re just wonderful aren’t they. We’ve loved following along with them over the years.
Looking forward to watching this one on the TV 📺
Cheers Ryan 👍😃
The Sunset sky was gorgeous,, oh boy the dog :( Many of our trails look the same way!! I went to the spot where the swans I watch normally are and they are not there!! Nice to see the Herons and Ducks! A beautiful video!! Thanks for sharing!! Well done!!
Thanks Brenda 🙏🙏. Yes. This year as last has been a different challenge for the Swans. All have had to find different nest sites. Hopefully they will do well this year.
Some great shots. That Frank sounds a right piece of work. I'm not surprised the water levels are up. I think it's rained every day this month! Well they do say April showers. I wonder if the irresponsible dog owner is called Frank 🙂
So wet everywhere still isn’t it Paul.
Well if his name was Frank, I called him the wrong name!! 😃
Thanks for this gentle video. Nice thoughts for Swan Diary! 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢
Thanks Zac and Stetana. It looks like it’s going to be another amazing year!!
Facinating, Dave. Really beautiful wildlife and area. 🌿🌿🌿🌿
Thanks Gaddielle. Yes. It’s been so brilliant to follow the Swan pairs. And so much else along the way!! Hope you’re having a good week. 👍👍
You had some strange run ins with dogs and flutes. 😂😂. Interesting to know that, even in nature, there are different types of dads. What a beautiful swan diary.
Very interesting run ins indeed 😃😃
Oh yes, these Swans have different personalities. And also the more mature make better parents but I suppose that’s to be expected.
We’re not sure if Frank will ever step up though 😃😃
Hope you two are well. 👍👍👍
I think it may have sprung at last up hear. Great to see the Swans dealing with the floods as well. If it get much worse they will take to the trees LOL
It's crazy Dave. Last year the nests were moved due to the high water levels and this year it's even higher!!!
Worrying times😨
Love all the bird footage! Gorgeous! Sorry to hear about the dog, I hate irresponsible owners!
Thank you. Yes it’s crazy really. No understanding of our natural world at all! 🤦🏻♂️. Most people will say - oh I didn’t realise which is ok but these guys were just abusive!
Hopefully they took some notice 🤞🤞🤞
It’s good to see the swans. Great video❤❤❤ 14:58
Thank you very much - that's very kind of you 🙏🙏🙏
Awesome so lovey video with lovely nature scenery.
Thanks so much Sandip. It’s been such a privilege to follow these amazing birds! We’ve loved every minute.
I hope Frank changes his ways and maybe gets a bit more diligent with fatherhood. It sounds like an interesting spring with mean little dogs and equally irritable owners, and the flutist - hope the geese and swans enjoyed the music! Hopefully the swans find good spots to nest with the higher water levels. I agree, spring is wonderful for viewing wildlife of all sorts. Very enjoyable swan vlog!
Thanks Donna.
No wonder I haven’t seen any Otters recently!! Crazy antics on the lakes!! . 🤦🏻♂️. I’m expecting the London Philarmonic Orchestra up there next week 😃
We are not going to get as much time this year to observe the Swans. But hopefully will still be able to produce quarterly updates 🤞🤞
Have a great weekend 👍👍👍
Stunning nature footage, really enjoyed!
Thanks so much. It’s a real privilege following these amazing birds.
Just beautiful Save. Some stunning footage and pictures. Nice to see you back at the mere sans meeting you with old friends 😁 🦢❤🦢
Cheers mate. Love it at these meres!!
You've just discovered the Pied Piper, have been wondering where he has been hiding out since leaving Hamelin! lol Another swan years begins. Beautiful stuff!!
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That’s it Bruce. That’s why there isn’t many rats!!! I haven’t seen the Otters for a while either. A new scientific discovery. Otters don’t like wind instruments!!
Hope they don’t bring the rest of the orchestra!!
Hi Dave and Sue,
Happy Friday to you guys!🎉We always look forward to these Swan diaries, Caught up with this one on the telly last night. We were wondering how the high water levels will affect the swans this year, by the looks of it, quite a lot 😔. We will keep our fingers crossed that there are some successful cygnets raised🤞. Jeez, that heron was way too close 😮, come on Frank!😬 🦢. The flutest was rather strange! However i did learn something new about Pete whilst watching, when he blurted out "i use to play the flute", 21 years we have been together, i didn't know that 😂. We were very sorry to hear about the irresponsible dog owners, honestly, people can be so disrespectful, good on you for speaking up on behalf of the wildlife👍.
Great watch, we look forward to the next update!
All the best,
Shell and Pete 😊👍
That's so cool about Pete playing the Flute!! quite a difficult instrument I think. Yes, it was a bit weird at 6am, to hear the the music (of sorts, they didn't sound very good😃) . As long as they don't bring the entire wind section next week 😃
Yes, the water levels have really impacted on the wildlife these last two years. Frank and Francine are back close to where they were three years ago when the nest failed 😨 Let's hope it's a succesful year and Frank steps up in his protective duties. Still need to find Claude and Maude.
Have a lovely weekend guys. 👍👍
As always this is a well made video of you. The footage is wonderful. I really enjoyed watching. Many greetings 😀
Thanks so much Jurek - you’re always very kind. 🙏🙏🙏
Wonderful video Both. Fabulous to follow. We have 3 nesting pairs here. 2 always successful 1 not so. Our local creek is a release spot for swans after being sick or injured. We have up to 100 swans some winters. A small group of us look after them and monitor them. As well as feeding in hard times. Look forward to seeing what happens in the upcoming months. Take Care Both x
Oh that is brilliant Asa- how cool is that.
Absolutely love watching these Mute Swans. It’s been amazing learning about the species and these individuals. We started following them in 2019 and then with the lockdowns it was easy to keep going. Love being out there - every day is so different and there’s always something going on with them. I’ve identified a number of Swans on the lake through their rings - I didn’t realise until a few years back that there was a national database. One of the females here was ringed in Sussex in 2015.
Isn’t it flippin brilliant just being out there.
Mad dogs and flutists - you do experience a lot while following the social life of the mute swans. The only thing missing are Morris Dancers practicing for spring, but I think we can do without them:) As for dogs and owners some simply seems to have no understanding about how they affect wildlife, so it is a problem here in Norway as well. And I wonder how the soggy weather and flooding will affect the swans this year. I guess there is a risk that some nest will be located in more unsuitable places all over the country and not just where you follow the youtube stars. So let us hope that spring and summer will be good for nature this year! All the best, Ant
Thanks mate. Yes, you’re right. I’ve seen a lot of social media pictures where Swans have had to nest near paths - and councils have put up barriers around them 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️. Some humans are just incredibly stupid! Especially where there are signs asking for dogs to be kept under close control. Maybe they should have one banning musical instruments! What next, an entire wind section 😃😃
Have a good rest of your week Ant, and a great weekend.
You sure have found a great location to follow and capture footage of the swans (and the many other wildlife you see there!) minus the dogs and person who seemed to follow you 😅 you’ve collected some amazing footage of them following them for so many years. I do like all the different names for them 😊
Thanks Yasmin
Yes they’re a couple of beautiful locations especially the Gravel Pits. My go to place (apart from when I’m attacked by dogs and followed by strange flutists 😃😃😃
Love Mute Swans!!
lovely images there Dave...i notice you are almost on 1000 subs..well done.
Thanks mate. Been in the 990’s for about three weeks 😃😃
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Thank you. That’s very kind of you 🙏🙏🙏
Beautiful discovery journey to chase on this elegant swan 🔔🔔love it and sub to see the next one 🦢🦢🦆🦆
Thank you. That’s very kind of you. We have followed the Swans since 2019, it’s been such a privilege!!
@@NBNatureTrailvan marvelous and precious footage 🦢🦢🦢
@@durian4209 thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Hope they nest away from those dratted dogs and their ignorant owners. Love the flautist ❤
Hope the swans are successful this year
Yes me too Anne - I need to find Claude and Maude's nest yet - if they have one.
The dog owners put me off visiting the Gravel Pits for quite a while, just didn't need the hastle.
And now the flautist - playing at the exact spot I watch the Otters from 🤷♂️
As long as they don't bring the whole wind ensemble next week!!
@@NBNatureTrailvan or the brass section...
@@A.L.Gardner 😃😃they wouldn't geta Tuba through the brambles!
@@NBNatureTrailvan Phew! 🤣
So lovely to see them and to get an update! 😍🦢
Can’t wait to see what stories unfold this year! And to hear more funny stories for the human encounters at the nature reserves too 😂😂😂
😃😃. Hopefully the flautist won’t bring a full wind section Sah. 😃😃
Nice wee update guys. 🦢🦢 Too many irresponsible dog owners like 😠
Flippin idiots Kev - wouldn’t have minded but I got some right abuse! Put me off going up there for a while 🤦🏻♂️
Hopefully made em think maybe. Hope you’re well mate 👍👍👍👍