Britain’s annual swan count begins on the River Thames | ABC NEWS

The centuries-old tradition of "Swan Upping" is underway. The 800-year-old tradition is the census of the Royal swan population on stretches of the River Thames which lasts five days.

The swans, owned by King Charles, are tallied by the Sovereign's Swan Marker, David Barber, and accompanying Swan Uppers, who take to the waters in traditional Thames rowing skiffs.

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