The big flock of Whooper Swans is still gracing the stubble fields at Rockside. It will be interesting to see how long they stay before moving on to their traditional winter destinations in Ireland.
It was interesting to note that when they first arrived, the swans preferred the field which had had barley growing in it, rather than the one which had grown wheat. However now, the remainder have moved house to the field which was originally ignored!
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It was interesting to note that when they first arrived, the swans preferred the field which had had barley growing in it, rather than the one which had grown wheat. However now, the remainder have moved house to the field which was originally ignored!
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