This afternoon I went on one of my longer walking routes to visit Dothill Nature Reserve in search of the recently born cygnets. When I first arrived at the nature reserve the swans and newly born cygnets were on the opposite side of the lake. I waited patiently, and as I had hoped the swan family started swimming around the perimeter of the lake.

I walked along the pathway to get nearer to the family as they swam by. I was able to follow their progress around the lake and at one point they swam up close to where I was standing. It was a special moment and I felt privileged to be so close to the cygnets. After the swan family said ‘Hello’ and then ‘Goodbye’ I followed their journey around the lake until they swam out of view.

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Yesterday afternoon I had the opportunity to take a longer walk to Dothill Nature Reserve.

I spent as much time walking there and back as I did in the Nature Reserve.

I will do it differently next time. I will park near to one of the entry points which will allow me more time to enjoy exploring the Nature Reserve