Filmed in Exhibition Park, Newcastle upon Tyne on Thursday 22 October 2024.
Mama Swan has done a great job in raising her family of five cygnets since they were born in May 2024. Her male partner died in mysterious circumstances (some suggest foul play) leaving the family fatherless. Her complete dedication in raising her young, protecting them from harm and teaching them to fly has been remarkable.
Now they are ready to explore further and they have been spending more and more time away from the park. Here the mother swan returns with three of her five offspring.