Jacob and Penny Part 5

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July 2021 – Jacob and Penny started building a new nest on the beach east of Progress Jetty.

20th July 2021: Jacob and Penny have completed their nest and at this stage have three eggs.

Penny is on the nest.
Penny is on the nest.

26th July 2021: Jacob and Penny’s clutch has increased to six eggs.

3rd August 2021: Jacob and Penny’s clutch has now reached seven eggs and the couple are diligently exchanging nesting duties.

1st September 2021: Jacob and Penny’s eggs started hatching today.

2nd September 2021: All eggs have now hatched and Jacob and Penny have seven cygnets.

4th September 2021: Jacob and Penny’s magnificent seven cygnets were named Ash, Shadow, Midnight, Sunny, Daisy, Crystal and Jewel following a school project with the assistance of the teacher and Class 3/4P from Bimbadeen Heights Primary School (Mooroolbark).

Jacob and Penny with their cygnets: Ash, Shadow, Midnight, Sunny, Daisy, Crystal and Jewel.

5th September 2021: Cygnets Ash, Shadow, Midnight, Sunny, Daisy, Crystal and Jewel are five days-of-age.