Swan saga continues, Pitchcoft and River Severn, Worcester: Sunday, 19th July, 2020.

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.

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.

Another day, another walk: Worcester: Friday, 17th July, 2020.

Plenty of folk feeding 'our' swans
on the river today.

The happy couple.

Crab apples.

Blackberries.

Evening meal:
Beef, new potatoes, coleslaw, pasta and salad.

Dessert:
Fruit, nuts, (seeds on Vicky's) and yoghurt.

Swan family update, River Severn, Worcester: Thursday, 16th July, 2020.

Vicky's breakfast:
Porridge and fruit.

Swans are on the river once again.
Dad's keeping his distance.

The cygnet we were worried
about yesterday is still alive and well.
Although it keeps getting 'bullied'
by a couple of the others.
Fingers remain crossed.

Dad's realised there's some food on offer.

Vicky's lunch:
Cheese, apple, celery and walnuts.

Evening meal:
chicken and veg pesto pasta with pine nuts.

Swans on The Severn today, Wednesday, 15th July, 2020.

All swans and cygnets present and correct.

However, the smallest (youngest?) cygnet, down the bottom
on the far left, doesn't move and doesn't eat much (if at all)
and that's a worry.
Our fingers are always crossed.

Lunch:
Salmon and Broccolli quiche, salad and coleslaw.

David's TV dinner:
Ham and salad baguette with tomatoes.

Vicky's TV dinner:
Tuna and salad baguette, tomatoes,
and salt and vinegar sticks.

Dessert:
Apricots.

Big Shop, Droitwich and Blackpole, and other stuff: Tuesday, 14th July, 2020.

With John and Sybil.

Not much of a queue here.

Trolley wiped clean and face mask on.

Vines Park swans doing well.

Not much of a queue here either.

Another Big Shop mission successfully completed.

David's lunch:
Ham, onion and mozzarella panini
(Vicky had one with tuna).

Bit of a dilemna Pt I:
Can we spare a bit of swan food
for a non-member of our family?
Yes we can.

Bit of a dilemna Pt II:
Can we spare some food for all these?
No we can't but, luckily, somebody appears on the
far river bank with some food for them.

Seconds later 'our' swans make an appearance.

Get feedin' 'em Vic.

Evening meal:
Chicken Caesar salad.

Supposed to be a Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Cake
but more like a Chocolate and Splodge Cake.
Lovely whatever it is.

Gheluvelt Park, Worcester: Monday, 13th July, 2020.

Always good to have a chat......

....with a couple of locals.

Someone's pleased to find that the swans
are on The Brook and still thriving.

Getting stuck in.

Poppies.

David's lunch:
Cheddar cheese, Branston Pickle and salad sammidges
on wholegrain bread, a tomato, with
Mushroom soup and a fruit pot.

Vicky's lunch:
Tuna, peppers, onions, celery and mozzarella
panini with salad.

Evening meal:
Grilled turkey, new potatoes,
brocolli, carrots, spinach and gravy.