First mute swan cygnets in two years hatch in Ouseburn after floating nest platform installed

Summary

Seven mute swan cygnets have hatched in Ouseburn, the first since 2023, after a floating platform was installed to protect the nest from high tides. Wild Intrigue has been working to create a safe environment, installing temporary signs asking visitors to give the swans space, keep dogs on leads, and avoid feeding them at the nest to prevent attracting rats, which could prey on the cygnets.