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Fighting male swan keeps mother away from the cygnets
By:Margaret
Date: 9 June 2017

Hello,
I have a pair of mute swan for 8 years. They have mated 6 times and produced many cygnets. This year we have 8. However, for some reason this year, the male swan is beating the female. He will not let her near the cygnets nor the pond. I thought they mate for life and this concerns me. She has not been in the pond for 3 days. I don't know what to do. Please advise. Thank you.

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Fighting male swan keeps mother away from the cygnets -- Margaret -- 9 June 2017
Re: Fighting male swan keeps mother away from the cygnets -- The Regal Swan -- 10 June 2017