I've been observing a long-staying injured Whooper Swan on the Kent Estuary which arrived well over two years ago. It has an injured wing which means it can't fly but it can waddle around on land and able to move about easily on the water. Fortunately it's in a location which is free of walkers or dogs so it's in a position to carry on without being disturbed. Apart from its damaged wing it still looks fit and healthy; often injured birds soon start to deteriorate and eventually die.
It will be interesting to see if it manages to see another year out.
It will be interesting to see if it manages to see another year out.
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