Black Swan cygnets

By Melanie Barsony

October 2009

These three cygnets were found wandering along a road in Casino, a long way from the water of the wetlands. Steve, who found them, watched for any sign of their parents for half an hour before calling WIRES. Something must have happened to the adults who are very protective of their young, and one cygnet had a wound on its neck.

They stayed in care with Melanie for six weeks, eating huge amounts of greens, grated carrot and turkey crumble. By this time they had well and truly outgrown their paddle pool.

Julie from WIRES introduced Melanie to Derek, her neighbour in the picturesque  Jiggi valley. He owns a wildlife friendly property with a large dam with plenty of green feed.

Last Saturday the three swans were released on Derek’s dam and happily explored their new water wonderland.

Derek is keeping an eye on the young swans and providing them with support food until they are old enough to manage on their own

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