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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Enterprise Zone
An evening short walk and a Swoose!

26th July 2022

Leader: Sue Aldrich




Swansea Ramblers went on a safari that David Attenborough never did!  Sue Aldrich took us in search of a 'Swoose'.  A cross between a Goose and a Swan created a very confused Swoose who considers itself to be a Goose.

We had a lovely walk along the countryside paths in the Enterprise Zone.  There was hidden woodland that people ignore as they drive by to do their shopping.  We enjoyed the sunny, warm evening and made our way to the Fendrod Lake.

At the lake we soon spotted a strange looking Goose (or a strange looking Swan?).  If you didn't know what you were looking for, you may never have noticed the Swoose amongst the Geese.  Our thanks to Sue for spotting it and sharing the discovery with us.



Swansea Ramblers offer a range of walks for most abilities.

Try an easy walk of 2-3 hours or our longer strenuous mountain walks for the experienced walker.

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If you'd like to try a Swansea walk then do come along and find out what the great outdoors is all about.

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When you join us for a Swansea Walk, ask us about the other walks and social events we do.






Photographs



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Leader Sue Aldrich


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Starting in Beaufort Road


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A canoeist on the River Tawe


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Boundary Stone hidden in the woodland


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Pluck Lake


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Sunshine through the Pine Trees


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A warm and sunny evening for a short walk


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Leaving the Shared Use Path


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To Fendrod Lake - What are they searching for?


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Well there are only Geese there?


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Hang on! That Goose looks a bit strange!


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That's a Swan... Isn't it?


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A Swan with a black neck?


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And Grey plumage?


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Hmm!


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Is it a Swan or is it a Goose?


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No!  It's a Swoose!!


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The bottom half looks like a Goose... BUT??


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No nightmares over the ducks!


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No surprises on The Half-round Ponds


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Just a family of Swans (NOT Swooses) to pass


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And to feed


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When am I going to be fed?


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The Swoose! (or is it a Chinese Goose bred from a Swan Goose?)


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Compare with the Swan!


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Youtube

Click to see the video of the Swoose!






Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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Green Swansea Ramblers logo markers where present can be clicked to provide more information



All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2022
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