I then realised that there were three black swans hiding on the island. There was one on the left-hand side of the tall tree covered with white flowers.
and there were two hiding under the right-hand side of the tree.
I then realised that these two black swans were the couple that had built the nest on the island - and they did not have any cygnets! Shame. Perhaps they will try again next year.
They stood at the edge of the island for a while and then came over to see if they could get some food from the people standing at the edge of the lake.
They still looked very loved-up. Here they were doing some synchronised swimming near the overhanging willow tree.
They were still synchronised while swimming near a group of mallards and shelducks.
I will be watching out for them again next year and keeping my fingers crossed that they will then become proud parents!