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Swan upping is an annual ceremony in which mute swans on the Thames are rounded up, caught, ringed and then released. Swan upping plays an important role in the conservation of the mute swan and involves the Queen’s Swan Warden collecting data, assessing the health of young cygnets and examining them for any injuries. Here the Swan Uppers are arriving at the Ferry Inn, Cookham.
Author: K Hoffmeister