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Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Duck and ducklings saved from rooftop back in wild
A duck and her brood have been released back into the wild after being rescued from a town centre rooftop by firefighters. A crew was called to Minster Street in Reading on Wednesday afternoon after one of the fledgling ducklings was found to have dropped from its lofty nest, while its siblings could be heard quacking. Firefighters reached the stricken waterfowl on the three-storey building using ladders and brought them to safety in a pet carrier bag. The duck and nine ducklings were taken into the care of Swan Lifeline where they were given a health check before being released on to a nearby river. Claudia Jones, from the Eton-based rescue and treatment charity, helped with the rescue and said the duckling that dropped down from the nest had been "kept safe in a blanket by members of the public". "The firefighters collected nine ducklings and the mother, it was fantastic," Ms Jones said. "We gave them all a health check... all were healthy. We then released them on to a local river where they were all safe and happy with mum." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Duck and ducklings rescued from rooftop Fox rescued from construction netting around neck Swan Lifeline Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
25-04-2025
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- BBC News
Rescued Reading rooftop duck and ducklings released
A duck and her brood have been released back into the wild after being rescued from a town centre rooftop by firefighters.A crew was called to Minster Street in Reading on Wednesday afternoon after one of the fledgling ducklings was found to have dropped from its lofty nest, while its siblings could be heard reached the stricken waterfowl on the three-storey building using ladders and brought them to safety in a pet carrier duck and nine ducklings were taken into the care of Swan Lifeline where they were given a health check before being released on to a nearby river. Claudia Jones, from the Eton-based rescue and treatment charity, helped with the rescue and said the duckling that dropped down from the nest had been "kept safe in a blanket by members of the public"."The firefighters collected nine ducklings and the mother, it was fantastic," Ms Jones said."We gave them all a health check... all were healthy. We then released them on to a local river where they were all safe and happy with mum." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
BBC News
22-04-2025
- BBC News
Swan injured in Blackwater catapult attack
A nesting swan suffered serious injuries after being attack with a Constabulary said the bird was nesting on an island at Swan Valley Lakes at Blackwater, near Farnborough, when it was attacked by two youngsters with a catapult at about 19:00 GMT on 15 Claydon from rescue charity Swan Lifeline said the attack was "horrifying".Police have urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to get in touch. Ms Clayton said the swan was covered in blood and very distressed when it was discovered and could not be caught to be treated."We tried to catch her, but she was too stressed. Luckily the eggs were only covered in her blood and not broken."The swan's condition is being monitored and the area has been closed off in order to protect added: "Sadly, we are seeing swans attacked more and more."In the last year, these sort of attacks have really picked up. It's popular amongst the youngsters - they see it on social media and they want to show off to each other."It makes me really angry."Danni Rogers, a volunteer with the Shepperton Swan Sanctuary, said he had also seen an increase in the number of attacks using catapults, describing it as "absolutely heartbreaking"."It's getting worse, and something should be done about it," he added. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
