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Swans are one of our largest flying birds. The Mute Swan which is the most common white swan seen in our country, will find a mate and usually keep with that mate for life.

Swans lay their eggs in nests, laying one egg every 12 -24 hours. Eggs usually hatch 6 weeks later.

Baby Swans are call...

Swan with Cygnets

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Swans are one of our largest flying birds. The Mute Swan which is the most common white swan seen in our country, will find a mate and usually keep with that mate for life.

Swans lay their eggs in nests, laying one egg every 12 -24 hours. Eggs usually hatch 6 weeks later.

Baby Swans are called cygnets and can sometimes be eaten by crows, herons, magpies, pike and large perch. Both cygnets and full-grown swans are also eaten by foxes and mink.

Added:
3rd Jul 2014

Subjects:
Science

Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Keywords:
Swan Cygnet Bird

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