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River Wye Rescue 10th. July 2013 – Symonds Yat.

Story written by Peter & Ellen, photographs by Ellen. Calls requesting help to deal with a distressed or injured swan almost always come from telephones which are land based. But, thinking about it, given the ubiquitous nature of mobile phone … Continue reading

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Our black Mute Swan family

A Family of ‘black’ Mute swans.   By Ellen The Gwent Levels are an extensive area of land located on the north side of the Severn Estuary in east South Wales, outside Newport. They are an important wetland resource and … Continue reading

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Tredegar Park, Newport; 2013 Style.

TredegarPark comprises 90 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland within which stands an outstanding example of late 17th century architecture – Tredegar House. The property has been acquired recently by the National Trust from its former owners – Newport City … Continue reading

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Rescue at St George Lake; last cygnet gone.

This story was written by Maggie of Clouds Hill Bristol, and edited by Peter; she chairs the Friends of St. George Park Bristol, and is an ardent campaigner for improvements to the local environment, and in particular for there to … Continue reading

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January 2013.

It’s high time we did a bit of catching up; so, of necessity, this will be a bit skimpy! All photographs in what follows,except the Wells swan ringing the bell ( yet to be posted) are by Ellen. 01.01. Called … Continue reading

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And we don’t just rescue swans.

Even although we are primarily a swan rescue group nevertheless we will help any wildlife in distress whenever its needed and whatever the problem but in this case our role was more a supporting one as the providers of transport … Continue reading

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The Story of Two Swans and a Train; 29th February.

If you at all superstitious, you could be forgiven for being thankful 29th February occurs no more frequently than once every four years; to assess the significance of this opening remark, just read on, but suffice to say, to have … Continue reading

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Bloody Eastville Bloody Fishermen!

I hear from Peter and Ellen earlier today, with the really bad news that the Swan that we had taken from Eastville Lake on Monday (see previous blog entry) had died during the night. In Peter’s words – “Regrettably, during … Continue reading

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Eastville Park Lake, Bristol – 18th February 2013

I don’t like mornings – and Monday mornings are the pits! However, I answered my Summons and presented myself at Ellen’s at 10am, with kayak on car roof. Peter and Ellen were ready to go, so we disappeared off to … Continue reading

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It’s Not Only Swans We Deal With – Another Busy Day (20th February).

Another busy day involving a Tawny Owl, a Buzzard, a one winged Mute Swan and a dead swan (probably its mate). Two weeks earlier the owl had been found entangled in fishing line and hanging from a tree in the … Continue reading

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