Eton, UK. 5th August, 2024. Swans on the River Thames in Eton, Windsor, Berkshire. Following the annual Swan Upping on the River Thames last month where the number of cygnets are counted and checked, the King's Swan Marker, David Barber, has said the number of cygnets are down on last year. "There were only 86 young swans found in a five day search of the river between London and Oxfordshire, a 45% decline in two years. The King's Swan Marker, David Barber, blamed catapults and air-gun shootings, as well as the ongoing impact of avian flu. "I can’t say that it was a good year, unfortunately th

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Eton, UK. 5th August, 2024. Swans on the River Thames in Eton, Windsor, Berkshire. Following the annual Swan Upping on the River Thames last month where the number of cygnets are counted and checked, the King's Swan Marker, David Barber, has said the number of cygnets are down on last year. "There were only 86 young swans found in a five day search of the river between London and Oxfordshire, a 45% decline in two years. The King's Swan Marker, David Barber, blamed catapults and air-gun shootings, as well as the ongoing impact of avian flu. "I can’t say that it was a good year, unfortunately the numbers were lower than last year," said Mr Barber". Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy

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Location: Eton, Windsor, Berkshire, UK
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