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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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David Barber, the King's Swan Marker, examines a swan during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers return a swan and cygnets to the water following examination during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
David Barber, the King's Swan Marker, sits on a rowing boat during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers return a swan and cygnets to the water following examination during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Uniform detail is seen on a swan upper during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
A cygnet has its feet temporarily tied during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
A swan upper examines a cygnet during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Detail is seen on the uniform of David Barber, the King's Swan Marker, during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers travel through a lock during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Detail is seen on the uniform of David Barber, the King's Swan Marker, during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
David Barber, the King's Swan Marker, examines a swan during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers encircle a family of cygnets and a swan for examination during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers return a swan to the water following a health examination during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers place an identifying ring on a cygnet during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
A swan upper controls a boat as it passes through a lock during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
A swan upper sits in a boat during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers row boats during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
A swan upper places an identifying ring on a cygnet during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers examine cygnets during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers travel through a lock during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Swan uppers travel through a lock during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
David Barber, the King's Swan Marker, returns a cygnet to the water following examination, during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville
David Barber, the King's Swan Marker, carries a cygnet for examination during the annual census of the swan population along sections of the River Thames, Shepperton near Windsor, Britain, July 17. REUTERS/Toby Melville