IT SEEMS to be third time lucky for Black Swan parents Bert and Kimba.

After trying several spots and laying one egg in two locations, the breeding pair appear to have settled on the purpose-built nesting island on the Brook.

The high-rise island was specially created to give the swans an elevated position at the lower end of the water at Tuck’s Plot and is one of the safer nesting spots.

There is currently one egg which has been laid on the island but it is hoped more will follow.

A spokesman for Dawlish waterfowl wardens said: ‘As always, we ask everyone to give them space and enjoy watching quietly as this special time unfolds.’

The gate to the footpaths at this end of the Brook have now been closed off to protect the breeding swans.