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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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

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