As surprising as it may seem the Aveley Pools Mute Swan brood still have all seven cygnets including the still white Polish youngster. The family have been fairly faithful to the small pool just off the Northern Trail while their neighbours with the late brood of four have seemingly moved out onto Wennington. The polish youngster actually seemed bigger and bulkier than the others and true to type is already sporting a pinkish rather than black bill. Hopefully not too long now till they are beyond the danger point.