Siberian swans signal start of Arctic winter
The first migrating Siberian swans have arrived three weeks early as Britain braces itself for a blast of Arctic weather.
By Heidi Blake 6:40AM BST 19 Oct 2010
The birds fly 2,500 miles from Russia each year to escape the freezing winds blowing behind them. According to folklore, their early arrival signals the start of a long, harsh winter.
Eight Bewick swans touched down in Britain late on Sunday night, marking the earliest arrival since 2003.
They landed as a blast of cold air swept in from the Arctic, bringing frost and sub-zero temperatures to many parts over the weekend. The village of Benson near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, recorded the lowest temperature of 38.3 degrees Fahrenheit (-3.5C) on Saturday night.
Bron: The Telegraph.
A Bewick swan comes into land at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in Slimbridge Photo: GETTY
The first migrating Siberian swans have arrived three weeks early as Britain braces itself for a blast of Arctic weather.
By Heidi Blake 6:40AM BST 19 Oct 2010
The birds fly 2,500 miles from Russia each year to escape the freezing winds blowing behind them. According to folklore, their early arrival signals the start of a long, harsh winter.
Eight Bewick swans touched down in Britain late on Sunday night, marking the earliest arrival since 2003.
They landed as a blast of cold air swept in from the Arctic, bringing frost and sub-zero temperatures to many parts over the weekend. The village of Benson near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, recorded the lowest temperature of 38.3 degrees Fahrenheit (-3.5C) on Saturday night.
Bron: The Telegraph.
A Bewick swan comes into land at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in Slimbridge Photo: GETTY
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