General Discussion

I'ts  10pm I have just been to take a look a the nesting swan under the bridge. With all the rain the brook is close to flooding her and the eggs away. I hope she last's the night. What does one do in a situation like this.

FRIED EGGS ON TOAST SOUNDS GOOD....

Has Derek the duck warden been told, his number is on the duck house somewhere I think.

Talking to Don (one of the wardens) today, they are very aware of the situation.  Sadly those particular eggs are well overdue hatching, perhaps sterile?  Anyway, the chaps will be doing all that can be done

10:45pm i have just been down to look at the nest. The female has abandoned the nest and both male and female are just looking on and they are screaming in anquish. I had called the 101 number for the police they couldn't help but they advised me to call the RSPCA. They told me that it's against the law to disturb the nest, but i said the flood water will disturb the nest. Anyway now nearly 11pm.......

Jools88 you have no heart and someday my friend you may be in need of help.!!

@Brooklyn Bridge posts. its nice to know someone cares about them and is concerned about them.Well done.

11.15  @Brooklyn.  I appreciate that must have been very upsetting to see.  I've Just spoken on the telephone to Julian, the Duty Warden, who had only just returned from inspecting the site.  He advises that the eggs are definitely infertile (10 days overdue) but the Swans are in no danger from the current high water. 

Yes i know the swans are in no danger. It has just been the anticipation over the weeks waiting for their arrival into what we perceive as a  non caring world, but as i read some post's i can see there are some good caring people here. EXCEPT JOOLS88. 

@Brooklyn Bridge

Yes, very upsetting. She has been such a patient mother & done all she can for her future offspring. Puts some of the human kind to shame doesn't it. Still, it is good to know that some people have cared enough to keep an eye on her. Wish it had been a happier outcome.

How long before the swans lay more eggs ? . will the swans be ok ?

Thats nature i had ducks sitting on eggs but the rising water has destroyed the nest, there will be dozens of animals that drown and nests that are washed away it happens all the tiime,  What can be done stay away from the water dont put human lives at risk and let nature get on with it.