Late swan breeding?

["Bruce Lindenmayer" <>]

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