MANY readers will have been pleased to see the swans return to Darlington town centre again this year.

Last year, they produced young which, sadly, did not survive.

Let’s all hope they fare better this year – they already have two eggs in their nest by the River Skerne.

Anyone interested is welcome to have a look at my photoblog, darlingtonswans.tumblr.com/ as I attempt to chart their progress.

Mike Burgin, Darlington.