May is a magnificent month for nature on the Crane. Luxuriant fresh growth is in evidence everywhere, the dawn chorus is in full glorious cry and the coming summer seems eternal.
The Mute Swan is fairly commonly seen along the Crane as far upstream as Kneller Gardens. This bird attempted to breed in Kneller Gardens but the nest was soon abandoned. It was too close to the park bank and was probably predated by Foxes, Cats or maybe even Brown Rats.
The Mute Swan is fairly commonly seen along the Crane as far upstream as Kneller Gardens. This bird attempted to breed in Kneller Gardens but the nest was soon abandoned. It was too close to the park bank and was probably predated by Foxes, Cats or maybe even Brown Rats.
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