These fluffy little swans may look easy to count, but several faces blend into the group. The larger birds catch your attention first; the smaller ones are much easier to overlook.
Try the counting challenge
Begin with the obvious baby swans in the front and back rows. Next, check between necks and wings and along the edges of the group. Counting slowly is better than guessing.
Can you spot more than nine? Compare your total with someone else’s before reading on.
Answer
There are 12 baby swans altogether: nine easy to notice and three smaller swans tucked among them.


