Dublin Swans
The vast majority of Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare Swans have a unique coded plastic identifying ring. The annual survival figures are calculated by checking all swans and recording all individuals.
Usually the number to find is about the 300 mark. As the summer progresses, it gets harder and harder to find new individuals. I would be hopefully around the 200 individuals identified by the end of April.
A long way to go, but a good start to the RAS Season. Couldn't physically cover the distance as an individual. Thankfully a couple of Club Member assist, particularly JR who does huge a amount of leg work, walking the canals looking for swans and nests. Also blessed we a few members of the public who keep me updated on their local nests. Thank you to all the observers!
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