It is also a swan of superlatives. With a population of about 180,000, the whooper, though vulnerable to loss of habitat, is among the most abundant of swans and trumps others in the sweep of its ...

A decision by An Bord Pleanála to refuse planning permission for a wind farm in Co Cork in order to protect the habitat of the whooper swan has been quashed by the High Court. Mr Justice Richard ...

As the cold spells persist, an increasing number of whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) have embarked on their southward journey, seeking refuge in a variety of habitats across the country to spend the ...

WWT Welney featured in an episode of BBC Countryfile that was aired on World Wetlands Day (February 2). Presenters Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith joined the team at WWT Welney to find out about the ...