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With skilled use of rescue equipment, Dan (pictured) was soon able to manoeuvre the birds into a position where they could then return to the reservoir to continue with their spring nesting attempt. Our thanks as always to both John for his assistance & Kathy for contacting us.

A tricky rescue at Ulley, the new nesting pair of swans had been washed over the steep weir and remained trapped and becoming distressed in the area below.

During periods of poor weather, individuals can become disoriented and grounded inland whilst on migration. Thankfully, this chap has made excellent progress in our care, and tomorrow he’ll be fitted with a leg ring (under licence) before being released back to the wild.

Despite the name, this sea duck is far from “common” in the UK; they are a red listed species due to significant population declines. They spend most of their lives offshore, typically wintering around our coasts and moving between the Irish Sea and North Sea in spring.

We rescued this male Common Scoter a few days ago, after he was found grounded near Leeds East Airport.

A swan required our help on North Lane in Leeds earlier today, after a bad landing due to the high winds we’ve been experiencing. Safely contained by our volunteer rescuers, the uninjured bird has since been released.

This swan required our help last week on the Elsecar Canal, found to have an elastic band caught around his lower beak. Thankfully the band was easily removed, and we were able to return the swan immediately back to the water.

Thanks to the quick actions and determination of our volunteer rescuer, all five swans were safely recovered a short time later. Thankfully none were injured, and they were able to be released back onto Waterloo Lake to rejoin their flock.

Accessing the area is challenging, involving a long, dark tunnel beneath the road with less than 4ft of headroom, making rescue far from straightforward.

Earlier this afternoon, we responded to a call concerning five swans that had been swept over the weir and trapped in the spillway at Roundhay Park in Leeds.

After days evading capture at Brickyard Ponds, Bolton Upon Dearne, this swan was finally caught. A tight loop of fishing line was wrapped around her beak & tongue, preventing feeding. Removed safely & she’s now back with her mate, feeding again

Two more treated in our care, and now ready for life in the wild once again.

One of our volunteer rescuers attended Rother Valley Country Park, after park rangers reported a swan distressed by a dog frisbee stuck around her neck. Thankfully, the swan was quickly and safely caught, the frisbee removed, and the bird was returned straight back to the water.

An injured Whooper Swan was spotted feet from the line near Brough station, by a train driver who alerted us. With attendance from @networkrail who also imposed a temporary speed restriction on the line, we safely contained the bird. She’s now in our care and expected to recover.

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A visit to Roundhay Park this afternoon, for a swan reported to be carrying a barbed lure on one leg. Our volunteer rescuer was able to quickly secure the swan, and carefully remove the fishing tackle before the bird was returned without lasting injury back to the water.

This young swan has just arrived following a rescue and x-ray that sadly confirmed our suspicions; the bird will now undergo surgery to remove an ingested fishing hook.

@Calybites Fingers crossed it gets done soon..

Hooray! After months of disruption the Black-headed Gulls have returned to the riverside parks in Otley. Now we just need some grass and a new 200 year old Oak tree. #Chroicocephalus #ridibundus #NWBHGs #GullsOfOtley