Black Swan

FoxtonWildlifeRescue · #1 (**permalink**) 22-01-2010, 11:08 PM

Hello

Does anybody know anything about black swans? We had one admitted today with a minor injury. This doesn't concern me but I will have to find it a new home when it is ready. Does anybody know of any private collections? I believe there is a wild flock in Dawlish?

Extremely aggressive bird by the way. Makes our mutes look like pussy cats!!!

thebeard · #2 (**permalink**) 22-01-2010, 11:41 PM

any WWT reserves nearby may be happy to have them, there's a town park nearby with a pair, they're very tame compared to any other swans i've seen, though i guess this is due to the amount of food they get from visitors

Adam Cheeseman · #3 (**permalink**) 23-01-2010, 07:36 AM

Yes they are far more aggressive than our Mute Swans. Just remeber that they cannot be released / re-released into the wild being non-native. Against the law. A collection, such as the WWT, would be the best place to take it. Whereabouts are you, so people can suggest where to take it.

Cheers,

Adam

FoxtonWildlifeRescue · #4 (**permalink**) 23-01-2010, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

Yes they are far more aggressive than our Mute Swans. Just remeber that they cannot be released / re-released into the wild being non-native. Against the law. A collection, such as the WWT, would be the best place to take it. Whereabouts are you, so people can suggest where to take it.

Cheers,

Adam

Hi

We're in Leicestershire, but prepared to travel.