Feeding
Contorting its neck, a mute swan feeds.
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) of the anatidae family (Swans, ducks and geese).
The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck, and an orange bill with black at the base of it. Flies with its neck extended and regular slow wingbeats. The population in the UK has increased recently, perhaps due to better protection of this species. The problem of lead poisoning on lowland rivers has also largely been solved by a ban on the sale of lead fishing weights. Some birds stay in their territories all year, while others move short distances and form winter flocks. In cold weather, some birds arrive from Europe into eastern England..
[RSPB website]
Bosham ("Bos'm") has been occupied since the Roman period, continuing into the Saxon period (with Bede referring to the area in 681).
Cnut the Great is alleged to have commanded the sea back here (less out of hubris, more to show his devout faith).
Harold Godwinson held the manor here, and the Domesday Book (1086) lists Bosham as one of the wealthiest manors.
In the Medieval period Bosham was an important harbour.
Feeding
Contorting its neck, a mute swan feeds.
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) of the anatidae family (Swans, ducks and geese).
The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck, and an orange bill with black at the base of it. Flies with its neck extended and regular slow wingbeats. The population in the UK has increased recently, perhaps due to better protection of this species. The problem of lead poisoning on lowland rivers has also largely been solved by a ban on the sale of lead fishing weights. Some birds stay in their territories all year, while others move short distances and form winter flocks. In cold weather, some birds arrive from Europe into eastern England..
[RSPB website]
Bosham ("Bos'm") has been occupied since the Roman period, continuing into the Saxon period (with Bede referring to the area in 681).
Cnut the Great is alleged to have commanded the sea back here (less out of hubris, more to show his devout faith).
Harold Godwinson held the manor here, and the Domesday Book (1086) lists Bosham as one of the wealthiest manors.
In the Medieval period Bosham was an important harbour.