Have you ever fired two guns while jumping through the air
Oh man, I used to stand near that precise spot once a week feeding the birds when I lived close by. It’s been about fifteen years since I was last there.
The swans could be a bit domineering, so clearly nothing’s changed in that respect!
Was there this morning and saw this Swan on the lawn in the gardens opposite. There is often one family of Swans that live that side of the road.
😂
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From RSPB
Why do swans keep landing on roads?
At this time of year, we often get reports of Mute Swans on roads. Understandably, people can be both concerned and confused by this behaviour.
There is often an increase in rainfall in autumn, and this makes our roads wet and reflective, similar to the surface of water bodies. This unfortunately confuses some swans and they end up landing on the road, mistaking it for a river. You might see them walking along the pavement or even in the middle of the road.
Swans need a run-up to take off, so the long and straight appearance can also make it attractive. When the cars aren’t around, it may seem like the perfect place to land, almost like a runway.
Additionally, as the cygnets from the summer grow up, they start to move about and leave the area they hatched in. This results in many swans being on the move and in search of new territories at this time of year. They are in search of feeding areas for the winter and may be seen trying out different areas.
Make sure to keep your eyes out for wildlife when driving, especially when roads are wet and slippery this winter! If you think a swan may have gotten trapped somewhere, speak to a rescue service such as The Swan Sanctuary or to a local rescue service.
Where’s he swanning off to.
It’s white, it has a long neck…it’s a swan…
Thank goodness it’s not on a bike, otherwise I’d be livid about its positioning.
“Look at ‘im, swanning across the road”
Love this. It’s always fun watching the learner drivers navigate the swans crossing!
Swan with a Pelican complex
Contact the same rescue people to get him out of the road, the live locally and do this all the time!
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No luck catching them swans then ?
Have you ever fired two guns while jumping through the air
Oh man, I used to stand near that precise spot once a week feeding the birds when I lived close by. It’s been about fifteen years since I was last there.
The swans could be a bit domineering, so clearly nothing’s changed in that respect!
Was there this morning and saw this Swan on the lawn in the gardens opposite. There is often one family of Swans that live that side of the road.
😂
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From RSPB
Why do swans keep landing on roads?
At this time of year, we often get reports of Mute Swans on roads. Understandably, people can be both concerned and confused by this behaviour.
There is often an increase in rainfall in autumn, and this makes our roads wet and reflective, similar to the surface of water bodies. This unfortunately confuses some swans and they end up landing on the road, mistaking it for a river. You might see them walking along the pavement or even in the middle of the road.
Swans need a run-up to take off, so the long and straight appearance can also make it attractive. When the cars aren’t around, it may seem like the perfect place to land, almost like a runway.
Additionally, as the cygnets from the summer grow up, they start to move about and leave the area they hatched in. This results in many swans being on the move and in search of new territories at this time of year. They are in search of feeding areas for the winter and may be seen trying out different areas.
Make sure to keep your eyes out for wildlife when driving, especially when roads are wet and slippery this winter! If you think a swan may have gotten trapped somewhere, speak to a rescue service such as The Swan Sanctuary or to a local rescue service.
Where’s he swanning off to.
It’s white, it has a long neck…it’s a swan…
Thank goodness it’s not on a bike, otherwise I’d be livid about its positioning.
“Look at ‘im, swanning across the road”
Love this. It’s always fun watching the learner drivers navigate the swans crossing!
Swan with a Pelican complex
Contact the same rescue people to get him out of the road, the live locally and do this all the time!
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