Early May I saw this coot with young, at Millers Pond near Shirley, Croydon -
Next were the fox cubs. I don't know when they are born, but I first saw them on 17 May. Prior to that mum probably keeps them safely in the den, until they are old enough to be presented to the world. In 2017 I first saw them on 15th May, in 2018 on 17th, so the dates have been consistent over 3 years.
In 2019 there were 2 mothers, one with 3 cubs, the other with 2.
One of the mothers -
The other mother, who I think is younger
It was impossible to get a photo of the cubs together as they don't stay still long enough!
At the end of May I went to Waddon Ponds, near Croydon, and saw this swan with cygnets. It was hard to count them, there are at least 8
Also at Waddon was this Mallard family, there seem to be 8 youngsters. It's good to see that dad is helping out
Meteorological spring ends on 31 May 2019, the day after I went to Waddon Ponds.
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