The people of Hamburg, Germany, on Tuesday witnessed the annual transfer of dozens of swans from the city centre lake to a pond more suitable for them to spend the winter months, helped by a man known as the “Swan Father.”

The swans are traditionally moved by boat every year to avoid getting stuck in the frozen Alster Lake.

The first forty swans were transported to their winter home on the nearby pond, the Eppendorfer Muehlenteich.

The remaining eighty swans will be moved across in the coming days…

euronews discover is a window into the diversity of life around the globe, bringing you reports about nature, animals, travel and amazing events – every video is a destination.

Where next? Subscribe to get our latest videos: http://bit.ly/R8LUvB

Made by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

source