Bewick's swan Galina returns to UK after 20 years, highlighting importance of protected wetlands

A 20-year-old female Bewick's swan named Galina has arrived at WWT Slimbridge for the first time since being colour-ringed in Arctic Russia over two decades ago, having travelled thousands of miles across mainland Europe. Her arrival demonstrates how networks of protected wetlands are vital for migratory birds adapting to climate change, particularly as Bewick's swans alter their wintering behaviour due to rising temperatures.