New Names Announced At the FECH AGM, held on 13 July, the names chosen for the two adult swans were announced: Wilfred and Odette. Wilfred after Wilfred Owen, one of the War Poets, who met… 

Nine swan eggs were incubated from the end of March, with Madam sitting on the nest daily, keeping the eggs warm and safe. Meanwhile Sir was either paddling about keeping geese away or bobbing on… 

More Pond Drama There was much to-ing and fro-ing during late autumn. On 4 Jan a cygnet was stuck on the iced-over pond, the other cygnet being fine wandering around on the frozen pond with… 

Since Eric’s unexplained departure on 23rd June, the 6 cygnets have been well-looked after and protected by doting mum, Dotty. Although she still keeps a close eye on them, they are more adventurous and independent now… 

Where is Eric? Eric unexpectedly left the pond on Monday morning 23 June – he was seen flying in an easterly direction just after 10.00am. He was hale and hearty, and had been fed his…