Royal birds set to hatch in East Yorkshire during Coronation weekend
The cygnets are expected to hatch from a nest over the course of the bank holiday weekend. And when they do, by decree of an ancient medieval tradition, they will instantly belong to the new king.
Traditionally the monarch has the right to all unmarked mute swans in Britain, however they are also protected birds.
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Hide AdWildlife artist and wildlife filmmaker Robert E Fuller, who is known for his intimate films of bird behaviour, has hidden a camera close to the mute swan nest so that he can film the action.
He said: "It’s exciting that the cygnets are due on the same weekend as the king’s coronation and a fitting tribute from the wildlife world to the new king.”
“King Charles is well known for his love of nature and so I’m sure he would be delighted to know the swan cygnets are due at the same time as his coronation.”
The Yorkshire artist and photographer, who has had previous work adopted by the RSPB and the National Trust, has been filming and monitoring the mute swan nest since first discovering it hidden in a reed bank in March.
He plans to share his footage of the royal species on live cameras in his gallery at Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, and also on his YouTube channel, Robert E Fuller.