Mute Swan

Recent sightings

Date Species Site Count Observer
18/04/26Mute SwanNursling2P Villiers
09:35
m/f. Nesting on flooded area south of M27.  
31/03/26Mute SwanEling Tide Mill2P Villiers
13:25
m/f. The 'Eling swans' are building a new nest on the same site as last year, ie the island west of the toll bridge on Bartley Water. The last 2 surviving cygnets moved on earlier in March.  
31/03/26Mute SwanHawley Lake17L Thorn
12:56
SU839577.  
22/03/26Mute SwanPeartree Green LNR, Southampton2K L Roberts
14:25
Seen flying over garden near to LNR. A first at this location for us.  
10/03/26Mute SwanWoolmer Pond1M Lawn

imm. New arrival.  
06/03/26Mute SwanRooksbury Mill (Andover)2J S Broom
12:15
male/female. Brooks lake.  
02/03/26Mute SwanThe Vyne2R Watts
14:30
 
17/02/26Mute SwanLower Test Marshes12P Villiers
11:00
Covers all swans observed on walk round marsh, plus (for completeness), the 4 swans at Eling Tide Mill. Excludes dead swan recorded separately.  
17/02/26Mute SwanLower Test Marshes1P Villiers
10:20
Negative news
1cy. Sadly, a dead swan suspended in a tree on the east bank of the old canal below the electricity cables linking two pylons. I've reported this and discussed the location with the DEFRA dead wild birds team. SU365155.  
25/01/26Mute SwanBlashford Lakes - Centre2R Wright
10:30
 

Latest photos

Photo of Mute Swan at Eling Tide Mill, Hampshire. Taken by Phil Villiers on 28th May 2025.
Photo of Mute Swan at Rooksbury Mill (Andover), Hampshire. Taken by Andy Tew on 21st March 2025.
Photo of Mute Swan at Eling Tide Mill, Hampshire. Taken by Phil Villiers on 21st December 2024.
Photo of Mute Swan at Hill Head, Hampshire. Taken by Peter Honeysett on 18th February 2024.
Photo of Mute Swan at Cut Bridge (Milford on Sea), Hampshire. Taken by John Coates on 12th February 2024.
Photo of Mute Swan at Fishlake Meadows, Hampshire. Taken by Jayne Jackson on 6th February 2024.
Photo of Mute Swan at Eling Tide Mill, Hampshire. Taken by Phil Villiers on 4th June 2023.
Photo of Mute Swan at Langstone Mill Pond, Hampshire. Taken by Peter Milinets-Raby on 13th May 2023.
Photo of Mute Swan at Eling Tide Mill, Hampshire. Taken by Phil Villiers on 6th April 2023.
Photo of Mute Swan at Cut Bridge (Milford on Sea), Hampshire. Taken by Chris Rose on 11th February 2023.
Photo of Mute Swan at Southsea Canoe Lake, Hampshire. Taken by AP Southsea on 16th January 2023.
Photo of Mute Swan at Southsea Canoe Lake, Hampshire. Taken by AP Southsea on 14th January 2022.
Photo of Mute Swan at Nore Barn, Emsworth, Hampshire. Taken by Peter Milinets-Raby on 2nd November 2022.
Photo of Mute Swan at Langstone Mill Pond, Hampshire. Taken by Peter Milinets-Raby on 6th June 2022.
Photo of Mute Swan at Langstone Mill Pond, Hampshire. Taken by Peter Milinets-Raby on 9th May 2022.