King’s Swan Upping reports healthy cygnet numbers but rising river litter
Euronews reports that while this year's annual Swan Upping ceremony on the River Thames revealed encouraging cygnet population figures, officials have expressed concern over increasing levels of litter.
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Crews navigating traditional skiffs along the River Thames during the annual Swan Upping event have recorded a healthy population of cygnets. According to Euronews, the teams successfully counted and weighed the young birds as part of the centuries-old tradition, reporting positive results for the current brood.
However, the event was overshadowed by warnings regarding the state of the waterway. Participants highlighted a growing threat posed by the increasing amount of litter found within the river environment, suggesting that debris remains a significant ongoing concern for the welfare of the swan population.
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