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Counting of the swans

Young cygnets and swans are counted and have their health assessed during the 'swan upping' census on Britain's River Thames, in a tradition that dates back to the 12th century when swans were an important food source.

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Counting of the swans

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  1. Counting of the swans

  2. Cygnets swim past Swan Uppers during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  3. A Swan Upper returns a cygnet after recording details during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  4. A swan reacts as Swan Uppers record details of cygnets during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  5. Swan Uppers record details of a cygnet during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  6. Detail is seen on the hat of David Barber, The Queen's Swan Marker, as Swan Uppers record details during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022.

  7. A Swan Upper conducts a health check on a cygnet during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  8. David Barber, The Queen's Swan Marker, handles a rescued cygnet during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  9. Swan Uppers recording details of a cygnet during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  10. A Swan Upper handles an injured swan during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  11. Swan Uppers record return a cygnet after recording details during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  12. A swan reacts as Swan Uppers record details of cygnets during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  13. Swan Uppers record details of cygnets during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  14. Detail of a Swan Upper's outfit is seen during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  15. David Barber, The Queen's Swan Marker, handles a rescued cygnet during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  16. Swan Uppers moor their boats to take a break at The Swan pub during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  17. Swan Uppers record details of a cygnet during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  18. A swan reacts as Swan Uppers record details of cygnets during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

  19. Swan Uppers are towed during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

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