More Swan Excitement

Pictured here is yet another rescued swan! This one had got itself stuck on the landward side of the waterfowl netting and forced it's head right through the fence...therefore ensuring a lingering death until fortunately spotted by a dog walker. After it had been trying to get free for at least 18hours, I was told & managed to cut the fence & carry the poor thing out. The vet kindly came & had a look but fortunately there was only minor wing damage & after a few hours in a hastily rigged pen with some food & water, it was released happily onto the mere.
Two days later I had to catch it again as it was in the kiddies playground trying to get food from toddlers...whose mums & grannies were not very keen!!! So if you notice a strange woman who seems to constantly be walking around with a swan under one arm, do come & say hello!
On a serious note, all the birds & animals on the mere are wild creatures and should be left to their own devices but if you spot one in distress, the best thing to do is call the RSPCA. It's no good being angry at the visitor centre staff because they are not open at night..no one (or perhaps everyone) is responsible for looking after wild birds/animals...