Late swan breeding?

["Paul Joice" <>]

Thanks for both answers. Seemed to be behaving normally when I saw it, was
just a little concerned about the trailing fishing line.

-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Lindenmayer  
Sent: Sunday, 27 April 2008 4:11 PM
To: Paul Joice; 'Canberra Birds'
Subject: Late swan breeding?

Last weekend I reported the swan to a wildlife carer, who came. We tried for

 > 1 hour, unsuccessfully, to catch the bird with bread and a rope. I 
subsequently spoke to Wayne Braithwaite who caught some thousands when 
studying them decades ago, and passed on his advice. viz. Needs a fast boat,

long pole and noose. & recommended the carer / RSPCA seek help from the 
Water Police.

On reports, the bird has survived for at least 3 wks with the hook and 
seemed to be moving and foraging OK.

Bruce