A SWAN who has called Hestercombe home for around two decades has passed away. 

The swan, believed to be a cob, was found dead this week. 

It is thought the swan, who is 22-years-old, died of natural causes. 

According to The Swan Sanctuary, the average life of a swan in the wild is just 12-years-old, but can live up to 30-years-old in a protected environment. 

The swan has been a resident at Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, for around 20 years. 

He was a visitors' favourite and was the subject of a lot of guest photos at the gardens.