A swan believed to be the oldest in the UK is set to celebrate his 30th birthday.
Pickles, a whooper swan who lives in the grounds of Leeds Castle in Kent, will reach the milestone early next month.
Staff from the castle’s falconry and wildlife team decided to designate June 3 as Pickles Day, for which there is a celebration each year.
This year, to mark his 30th birthday, he will be given a special swan-friendly cake to share with the rest of the birds.
At 30, Pickles is believed to be the oldest swan in the UK, according to Leeds Castle.
