Festival of swans
More whooper swans have been arriving. The water level at the moment (no extensive flooding yet) means that all of the whooper swans (2800+) are roosting on just three or four pools. Watching all these birds fly in at dusk has been spectacular for the last few days. Hundreds of swans are squeezed onto the lagoon in front of the main observatory - it's an amazing sight and sound. Later on, as the water level increases, it means that the birds will be more spread out and less concentrated in these areas. So, right now is a perfect time to watch whoopers; the observatory is open into the evening throughout this 'Festival of Swans' weekend.
