Black Swan Cam Update

Black Swan Cam Update

We have some good news. We have located a replacement camera for Black Swan Cam. It is an identical make and model, so should need to be installed and reprogrammed. We are expecting delivery of it in the first week of November, and as soon as it arrives, I will head...
Dad Swan Killed by Dog in Dawlish.

Dad Swan Killed by Dog in Dawlish.

One of our longest-living black swans in Dawlish was killed last night by a dog on a lead. This swan has been in Dawlish for over eight years and has been responsible for most of the cygnets during this time. He has been helping incubate the seven eggs with his...
10 Million Views

10 Million Views

On the 17th of October 2019, I was out doing my Dawlish rounds, taking photos for social media when I bumped into Don, the waterfowl warden. He was ushering the black swans and their one-week-old cygnets into the brook as the seagulls on the lawn behind us were very...
Black swan deaths attributed to bird flu

Black swan deaths attributed to bird flu

Defra has confirmed today (Wednesday 11 November) that the deaths of several black swans, including five cygnets, in Dawlish this week is due to a strain of avian flu. On Monday this week (9 November), the death of one adult black swan and five cygnets was confirmed...
Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Thank you to everyone that has supported Dawlish Beach Cams over the past year especially the website subscribers and Facebook supporters. Your contribution to Dawlish Beach Cams helps us keep moving forward and adding more cameras for your pleasure. 2020 will see our...