The swans are up on the Pitchcroft footpath and
there's only five cygnets.
Vicky feeds them swan pellets and tries to herd the swans
back towards the river in case any dogs off the lead
should harrass them.
there's only five cygnets.
back towards the river in case any dogs off the lead
should harrass them.
Well, Vicky's near the river if not the swans.
The sixth cygnet is on the river.
Phew!
The swans are back on the river.
Vicky and several other observers have
noticed that the mother swan has some
fishing line attached to one of its legs.
Vicky rings up the Wychbold Swan Rescue
to let them know.
About 20 mins later, a lady from the
Swan Rescue arrives and asks us to
help out if needed.
The lady has grabbed the swan and Vicky
moves in to assist.
Guess what?
It transpires that the fishing line is no longer attached
to the swan.
Much oatmeal is offered to the swans as consolation.
They seem grateful and, hopefully, the swan won't hold
a grudge.
Vicky and new swan rescue aquaintance (Marilyn)
exchange numbers etc and we order some
swan food for good measure.
We are told how important this family is to the overall
population of Worcester's swans because none of the
cygnets at Diglis have survived this year.
Bit sobering.
Very colourful.
Evening meal:
Chicken, veg and mozzarella tart (with coleslaw).
Not dessert:
Apricot and blackcurrent pastries.
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