THE ICONIC Black Swans of Dawlish are getting broody again.

Just weeks after the loss of their previous two cygnets who are thought to have been swept away during heavy rain, parents Bert and Kimba have already built a new nest.

One egg has already been laid but over the weekend, it was probably taken by a seagull.

The nesting area, which is in bull rushes next to the Brook, has been cordoned off by town council waterfowl wardens to ensure its safety.

The new Black Swan nest. Photo Noreen Goodchild
The new Black Swan nest. Photo Noreen Goodchild (mda )

This new site has already proved a popular breeding ground for the pair.

Warning sign at the nesting site in Dawlish. Photo Noreen Goodchild
Warning sign at the nesting site in Dawlish. Photo Noreen Goodchild (mda )

This time last year, Bert and Kimba laid five eggs there which all hatched.

There are now a total of eight Black Swans living on the Brook.

Autumn and winter are breeding season for the swans.

Earlier today, one of the swans was also seen building another nest on the purpose-built island further down the Brook at Tuck’s Plot.