Last year I commented on the large number of swans -- most days I counted 170 swans on this side of the Lalinde bridge -- but that there was not a single breeding pair.
I was wondering then whether they knew anything that we don't.
But the news gets worse. This year there are not even a dozen swans above or below the Lalinde bridge. Where have they all gone? Why are they not returning to their old haunts? The fact that there were no cygnets last season, does that mean there are no swans this year?
There is only one couple in front of the chateau this year-- and the good news is that they seem to have made a nest behind the trees on the opposite bank. I am hoping that they will breed this year!
I shall keep my eye on them -- so watch this space for further updates!
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