Meet the cygnets of Victoria Park, Glasgow.<br /><br />3 Cygnets born in Victoria Park with their parents. The Cygnets hatched yesterday, Sunday 15th June.<br /><br />Cygnets are baby swans. They are born grey and gradually change to brown, then to white as they mature. They are capable of running and swimming shortly after hatching but are cared for by their parents for several months. <br />What are Cygnets?<br />Cygnets are the young of swans.<br />The name "cygnet" comes from the Latin word "cygnus," meaning swan.<br />They are typically grey when they hatch.<br />Immature swans have mottled grey or brown plumage. <br />Swans and Cygnets<br />Swans are large waterfowl, with many species being white, like the mute swan. <br />Cygnets, while grey when young, will eventually develop the characteristic white plumage of the adult swan. <br />They are known to ride on their parents' backs for protection. <br />Parents will eventually chase their cygnets away once they are old enough to be independent.
