David Barber
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Nominations | James Beard Award for Outstanding Service |
Awards | James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant |
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David Barber Life story
David Barber is a British television actor, known for his numerous roles in ChuckleVision and his recurring role as 'Fat Bloke' on Harry Enfield's Television Programme.
Swan upping: Royal cygnet numbers drop by 40% in a year
... The King s swan marker, David Barber, said the result was " disappointing" but, because of avian flu, expected...
'Swan upping': Royal tradition begins on the Thames
... The King s Swan Marker, David Barber, says the disease had been " quite disastrous" for the swan population...
Annual Swan Upping gets under way along the River Thames
... The Queen s Swan Marker, David Barber, will detail the number of swans, broods and cygnets counted...
Swan upping: Royal cygnet numbers drop by 40% in a year
By Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent
A historic royal census, known as " swan upping" has revealed a 40% drop in The Number of cygnets on the River Thames , compared with Last Year .
The Decline has been blamed on avian flu But also a growing problem of violence, including shootings, catapult attacks and dogs killing Swans .
Only 94 cygnets were found on the five-day search of the Thames.
The King 's swan marker, David Barber , said the result was " disappointing" But , because of avian flu, expected.
The impact of avian flu had been " horrendous, terrible to see, " said Mr Barber, who was in charge of The Count , which covers the Thames from London to Abingdon in Oxfordshire.
Down from 155 in 2022, it was the lowest number of cygnets for seven years.
But those found had been " in good condition" Mr Barber said.
Another factor in The Decline was high flood-water washing away nests.
But there were also concerns about " vandalism" including:
This was The First annual " swan upping" under the insignia of King Charles III.
Teams dressed in scarlet outfits row up The River , stopping to count, weigh and measure any cygnets they find.
" Swan upping" began in the 12Th Century as The Crown protecting its ownership of Swans - But it is now about Wildlife Conservation .
Once a delicacy in medieval banquets, they are now a protected species.
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