Abbotsbury Swannery

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    A few pics of Swannery as it is just a few miles away and we went to get our season ticket (entry to the Sub Tropical Gdns as well).

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    A bucket of cygnets.
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    Sexing and Tagging.
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    Interlopers, pen was on a nest so may have eggs.

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    OMG, they are adorable!!
     
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    Hi Strongy absolutely beautiful Photos,just love the bucket one:)
     
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    :) Lovely pics.Strongy,we don't see many baby swans on here,are they called sygnets at this age?
     
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    Awww the babies in the bucket ,absolutely gorgeous .
     
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