Home / Environment / Swans Take Taxi Ride to New Lake Home
Swans Take Taxi Ride to New Lake Home
27 Oct
Summary
- A family of six swans was found in a Corby garden.
- Volunteers safely transported the swans to a nearby lake.
- The birds were carefully relocated to Pen Green lakes.
A family of two adult swans and four cygnets caused a stir when they were found resting in a private garden in Corby, Northamptonshire. The unusual sight prompted local residents to contact charity volunteers for assistance. The birds were initially spotted near a bowling green before being located in a garden on Hazelwood Road.
Volunteers from The Waterfowl Sanctuary in Godmanchester arrived on Sunday, the day after the swans were first seen. They successfully gathered the swan family, using large blue bags to transport them. The birds were then given a "back-seat trip" to a lake about a mile away.
After careful consideration, Pen Green lakes were identified as the most likely original home for the swan family, ruling out a boating lake further away. Sanctuary workers ensured the area was clear of hazards like brambles and fishing lines before leaving the swans to settle into their relocated home.
