First Pair of 'Sacred' Bewick’s Swans Arrive in UK, Signaling the Start of Winter Thursday, November 20, 2025 bewicks swans wwtslimbridge winter migration conservation birdwatching gloucestershire wildlife tracking The first pair of the revered Bewick’s swans have landed in the UK, marking the official beginning of the winter season. The pair, Heerlen and Olga, were joined by a lone swan named George II at WWT Slimbridge in … Read More
First Pair of 'Sacred' Bewick’s Swans Arrive at WWT Slimbridge, Signaling Start of Winter Thursday, November 20, 2025 bewicks swans wwtslimbridge migration conservation winter wildlife gloucestershire russia birdwatching The arrival of the first pair of ‘sacred’ Bewick’s swans in the UK has marked the beginning of the winter season. This iconic duo, named Heerlen and Olga, along with a lone swan called George II, have landed at … Read More