Wood et al. ( 2019) investigated some of the above hypotheses by examining the inter-annual variation in the Mute Swan population in Great Britain between 1974 and 2012, and concluded that the trends were best explained simply by the banning of lead weights rather than by winter temperature, water quality, the extent of agricultural food resources or by a combined model which included more than one of these four co-variates. The meaning of a swan is grace, beauty, love, trust, and loyalty. And a pair of swans represent soul mates for life. Therefore, this pair of swans is ideal for representing an engagement and wedding ring that fit inside each other.

So far, we have a variety of unique rings to choose from, starting with the Vermicelli wire collection or rings with a rough-cut gemstone, leading to our nature-inspired collection. But there is always room for a different style, and I can always find time to add something new and fresh, so I present to you the Swan collection. Ringing data make a major contribution to the study of population changes and to our understanding of species declines. Bird populations are determined by the number of fledglings raised and the survival of both juveniles and adults. The rings can be particularly usefull, especially in our parts around Worcestershire as a swan rescue group, as we are able to identify which pairs are which, where a swan may have come from, and what they have previously been rescued for (if it is the case). I like the rings purely for convinience factors and believe that thr ringer for the Worcester area does a fantastic job at ringing the birds as ive come across next to none injuries. However I do believe in what the swan sanctuary at Egham suggests and questions need to be asked. Nest building for the next generation of cygnets starts in February/March, and eggs are laid later in March. After incubation of around 40 days, where Grace will remain on the nest, Cygnets tend to hatch around the first week of May.Gabriel teaches each year’s cygnets how to ring the Gatehouse bell for food before the cygnets leave the moat in the winter/springtime to start life on their own.

Our former swan pair, Bryn and Wynn, who were long-standing and much-loved, sadly left us. Bryn, the cob, passed away in April 2018, and Wynn, the pen, departed from the Moat, along with her four remaining cygnets, in October 2018. It has to be said that many of these rings cause injury to the birds and as the Swan Sanctuary at Egham suggests, these rings should be stopped immediately and old darvic rings removed as a code of practice to prevent any injuries. They also are asking the BTO to justify their ringing of the birds.

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This curvaceous ring is called the Swan due to the ‘S’ flows up and around the stone. The ring shank sweeps up and curves around the central gemstone. You may also notice a smaller metal ring on the other leg which is known as a BTO ring. The same goes for these. Whilst the recovery of the British Mute Swan population may in large part be attributed to the reduced incidence of lead poisoning, locally other factors may have had an equal contribution to the observed changes ( Ward et al. 2007). Recent years have also seen an increase in the availability of suitable breeding habitats, in the form of the large numbers of gravel pits and ponds that have been created. Improvements to the water quality of rivers and canals, as a result of efforts to reduce pollution, may have also helped the species ( Coleman et al. 2001, Rowell & Spray 2004). The number and activity of Swan Rescue Centres may also have an effect on the Mute Swan population size ( Delany et al. 1992, Perrins & Martin 1999), although there is little documented evidence to support this. Other factors affecting local populations include increased protection of nesting birds; in an English Midlands study area, this was considered a key factor in the reversal of the 1960s and 1970s decline ( Coleman et al. 2001). For example, choose a pear-shaped vivid colour stone to be set in one ring and a round or marquise shape gemstone in the other one. Combine it with a different finish – the polished ring looks gorgeous alongside the satin finish band. And you can also play with the metal. Platinum ring next to the rose gold is a fantastic combination. Areas or counties (Ireland) in which the greatest number of individuals of each species were ringed in the current year

European longevity records (collated by EURING) - note these estimate the time the bird has been alive My intention was to create contemporary, simple, and fun rings where you can choose two different designs and be able to wear them in more than one way. All records of ringed birds are valuable. Find out more about why you should report a ringed bird and how to do so here. Key information and resources for ringers

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The fitted wedding band follows the shape of the Swan ring in one way to create an elegant and beautiful wedding ring set. Or it creates funky and more open look by turning the band the other way round. The band can be set halfway with diamonds or coloured gemstones, highlighting the engagement ring’s centre gemstone.