Trumpeter swan hatches at Martin Mere near Southport

Posted on: 22/06/2023 08:03

Staff and volunteers at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, are ecstatic as they celebrate the arrival of a trumpeter cygnet.

The cute cygnet successfully hatched at the beginning of June and is the offspring of the pair in the wetland centre’s living collection.

The trumpeter, which gets its name from its trumpet-like calls, is a species native to North America. Due to habitat loss and hunting, their populations faced declines over the years. The species was once endangered but is now starting to recover.

Nick Brooks, Centre Manager at Martin Mere, said: “We are delighted with the recent arrival of the trumpeter cygnet. Swan parents are known to be protective of their offspring, and the father of this cygnet is very protective so little intervention is needed from our team. We will continue to monitor the cygnet to make sure it's getting everything it needs as it grows.

“The cygnet, along with parents, can be seen in our wooded wetlands area next time you visit. You’ll probably be able to tell you’re close by when you hear a noise that sounds like a trumpet!”