It was the 21st June when Charles, Camilla and family left the reserve for a new life on the river. I am delighted to report that the family are thriving at the new location. What has surprised me is that all 8 cygnets have made it to this point, a very good effort on the parents behalf.

I get regular updates from various people down by the river on their progress. They have become social media stars and now feature on Morpeth TV news feed https://www.facebook.com/morpethnewstv/?locale=en_GB

Picture taken by Ellen Glynn a few days ago