Swan Lifeline

Swan Lifeline If you are worried about an injured swan or cygnet, please call us on 01753 859397. Our aim is to return them to the wild as soon as possible.

What We Do:
Swan Lifeline rescues and provides shelter and treatment for sick and injured swans. We educate the public about the incidence and effects of pollution and human activities on swans and other wildfowl on the UK's rivers and waterways. We aim to provide a professionally managed treatment centre to continue in perpetuity, not dependent upon any one person or group for its survival. Our C

entre:
Our centre on Cuckoo Weir Island includes a dedicated treatment centre and intensive care unit with nine heated pens. We can house up to 180 swans and on average, we are called to rescue over 700 swans and admit over 300 for treatment in any given year. We work within a 50-mile radius of our site and can advise a course of action for any enquiries outside of this radius. Our Services:
We work with RSPCA, Thames Valley Police, Metropolitan Police, Network Rail as well as other wildlife organisations whose inspectors will call us to help with swan rescues throughout the South East. Additionally, we have links with The Rangers who work in country parks and call on us for advice and help. Our on-site team are available seven days a week, providing rescues, phone advice, treatment and care to our admitted swans. Our staff members are supported by volunteers and a hands-on management team of Trustees.

23/01/2025

🦢Life at Swan Lifeline recently🦢

🦢These two adventurous visitors found themselves in a bit of trouble after landing on a private garden pond. Despite the...
19/01/2025

🦢These two adventurous visitors found themselves in a bit of trouble after landing on a private garden pond. Despite their best efforts to take off again, the tree cover made it impossible, and they were at risk of injuring themselves.

❤️With their safety in mind, we stepped in to help. After an overnight stay at our centre, due to the fading light, they were safely relocated the next day and released near a flock not far from their rescue spot.

💫Sometimes, even the most independent spirits need a little helping hand!

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🦢We recently rescued this young cygnet who had been attacked by a territorial pair of swans. Thankfully, a compassionate...
17/01/2025

🦢We recently rescued this young cygnet who had been attacked by a territorial pair of swans. Thankfully, a compassionate woman with a farm along the canal witnessed the incident and intervened, providing a safe place for the cygnet until our team arrived.

❤️We are deeply grateful for the support and empathy shown by individuals like this caring farmer. Together, we can continue to safeguard the well-being of our waterways and the creatures that inhabit them.

🦢 Our Swans Need Your Help! 🦢🤕It’s been a tough few weeks at Swan Lifeline. We’ve had an increase in swans arriving with...
14/01/2025

🦢 Our Swans Need Your Help! 🦢

🤕It’s been a tough few weeks at Swan Lifeline. We’ve had an increase in swans arriving with painful injuries caused by human activities — from fishing hooks that needed removing to serious eye injuries.

❤️We’re doing everything we can to help them heal and return to the wild, but our vet bills have now reached over £2,000, and we can’t do this without your support.

🦢Every swan deserves a second chance. Your donation, big or small, will help us cover these unexpected costs and ensure that injured swans get the care they need to recover.

💙 £10 helps with medication.
💙 £20 supports vital vet care.
💙 £50 could help save a swan in distress.

🦢These beautiful birds are a treasured part of our waterways, and together, we can protect them.

❤️Please donate if you can — and help us spread the word by sharing this post. Every bit of kindness makes a difference.

👉 Donate now: https://www.justgiving.com/page/helptheswans?newPage=true

Thank you from all of us at Swan Lifeline — and from the swans

🦢A Swan in Need at Ascot Racecourse 🦢🦢This poor male swan found himself in a tough spot — quite literally. After wanderi...
12/01/2025

🦢A Swan in Need at Ascot Racecourse 🦢

🦢This poor male swan found himself in a tough spot — quite literally. After wandering into another pair’s territory, he was attacked and left unable to escape due to a ledge at the water’s edge.

🤕By the time we arrived, he was completely exhausted, making it easy to lift him out and bring him to safety. Thankfully, his injuries are only minor, and he’s now well on the road to recovery.

❤️Another reminder of how important it is to be there when wildlife needs a helping hand.

✨ Back Where They Belong! 🦢✨❤️There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing rescued cygnets return to the wild, healthy and...
10/01/2025

✨ Back Where They Belong! 🦢✨

❤️There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing rescued cygnets return to the wild, healthy and ready for their next chapter.

🦢These little ones came to us for various reasons, but thanks to some TLC and lots of care, they’ve grown strong enough to be released back where they belong. Watching them take those first steps (and flaps!) into freedom is a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do.

💫Good luck out there, little ones! Stay safe, stick together, and enjoy your new adventures.

🚨 Spontaneous Triple Swan Rescue! 🚨🦢What started as a quick visit to check on a young swan turned into an unexpected roa...
08/01/2025

🚨 Spontaneous Triple Swan Rescue! 🚨

🦢What started as a quick visit to check on a young swan turned into an unexpected roadside rescue mission!

❤️A territorial male had driven a family of three swans out of the river, leaving them with nowhere to go but a busy road. Thankfully, we happened to be passing by at just the right moment to step in.

💫The two adults have now been safely released to a nearby flock, but the youngster needed a bit more help. He’s very underweight, so we’ve taken him back to our site to get him the care and nourishment he needs.

❤️Moments like these remind us how important it is to be in the right place at the right time — and how much of a difference a bit of quick action can make.

25/12/2024

🦢❤️Happy Holidays🦢❤️

🦢This lovely swan had been spotted stranded in a flooded field for a number of days, unable to leave. Concerned for her ...
23/12/2024

🦢This lovely swan had been spotted stranded in a flooded field for a number of days, unable to leave. Concerned for her safety, we stepped in to move her to a safer location.

🤕When we picked her up, we discovered why she hadn’t been able to leave: she was missing a significant number of flight feathers on one of her wings. It’s heartbreaking to think how vulnerable she must have felt during that time.

❤️She’s now in a safe place where she can rest and recover. We’ll be keeping a close eye on her and doing everything we can to support her journey back to full strength

⛈️ On a stormy evening, our rescue team responded to a call about a female who was completely unable to walk due to a le...
21/12/2024

⛈️ On a stormy evening, our rescue team responded to a call about a female who was completely unable to walk due to a leg injury.

🦢She was stranded in a vulnerable position and exposed to the freezing wind and rain.
Thankfully, a kindhearted woman stayed by her side in the awful weather until we arrived.

❤️Thanks to her compassion, we were able to get the injured female back to safety. She’s now on site and receiving the treatment she needs to recover. Moments like this remind us how powerful kindness can be. #

🦢This little one had quite the rough start before we found him. After a crash landing, he was spotted wandering around a...
19/12/2024

🦢This little one had quite the rough start before we found him. After a crash landing, he was spotted wandering around a housing development for an entire day, looking lost and unsure of where to go. By the time we reached him, he had made his way to a nearby nature reserve but was clearly in need of help.

❤️When we picked him up, it was clear just how much he’d been struggling—he was very underweight and didn’t even react to being rescued. He’s now back at our center, where he’s getting the care and nourishment he needs to recover.

💫We’ll do everything we can to help him regain his strength and, when he’s ready, get him back to where he belongs. Thank you to everyone who keeps an eye out for swans like him—it makes all the difference.

🦢At Swan Lifeline, we do everything we can to rescue and rehabilitate swans in need, but sadly, not every story has a ha...
17/12/2024

🦢At Swan Lifeline, we do everything we can to rescue and rehabilitate swans in need, but sadly, not every story has a happy ending. When a swan passes away, it’s incredibly difficult for all of us who care so deeply for these beautiful creatures. That’s why we’re so grateful to have the compassionate support of Dignity Pet Crematorium

❤️Dignity understands the love and respect we have for these swans and helps us ensure they are treated with the care and dignity they deserve, even after they’ve passed. Their thoughtful and professional service gives us peace of mind, knowing that these majestic birds are laid to rest with kindness.

🌈We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the team at Dignity Pet Crematorium for the support they provide during some of the most challenging moments of our work. Your compassion means so much to us and honors the lives of the swans we couldn’t save.

.⛈️Storm Darragh’s high winds caused a few crash landings this weekend and kept our rescue team rather busy.🦢One of thos...
10/12/2024

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⛈️Storm Darragh’s high winds caused a few crash landings this weekend and kept our rescue team rather busy.

🦢One of those rescue was for this swan who ended up in a local allotment. It was just starting to get dark and so the two lovely ladies that called us out stayed with the swan until we arrived.

❤️Although a little shaken up, the swan was in good health and injury free. They spent the night at our treatment centre to rest up and then were released back to the river the next day.

04/12/2024

🪴Our team attended another garden rescue this week.

🦢This handsome chap had misjudged a landing and ended up in someone’s garden, which is not uncommon in windy weather.

❤️Fortunately, he had no injuries from his little mishap, and so was released straight away to the local lake.

💫If you’d like to help support our work, please donate
to our ‘save our swans crowdfunding campaign.

🔗 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swan-lifeline-1156995

🦢One of our rescues this year was this lovely swan, who was found beneath some power lines dragging one of his legs afte...
29/11/2024

🦢One of our rescues this year was this lovely swan, who was found beneath some power lines dragging one of his legs after an assumed crashed landing.

❤️Thanks to our kind supporters, we're able to help dozens of injured swans like him every year, and help them return to the wild.

💫To make a donation, please visit our crowdfunding page: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swan-lifeline-1156995

🦢Help us protect swans this Christmas🦢❄️As winter settles in, Swan Lifeline is working tirelessly to protect swans from ...
26/11/2024

🦢Help us protect swans this Christmas🦢

❄️As winter settles in, Swan Lifeline is working tirelessly to protect swans from the increased challenges of the cold season. Freezing waters, dwindling food sources, and harsher conditions make this time of year especially difficult for these beautiful birds.

🦢Many swans face risks of starvation, injury, and the risk of avian flu, but with your support, we can give them the care and protection they need to survive.

❤️This Christmas, your donation can make a critical difference:
£20 provides nourishing food to help injured swans heal and recover
£50 buys vital medical supplies, ensuring injured swans receive proper care
£100 helps keep our facilities warm and safe, so rescued swans can heal through the cold months.

🏠Your donation will also help us set up an urgently needed isolation unit, which would make it possible to carry out rescues throughout avian flu season.

🦢Join us in our mission to keep these beautiful birds safe this winter.

❤️To make a donation, please visit our Crowdfunder page:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swan-lifeline-1156995

🦆The last of our 2024 ducklings have now left the our treatment centre.🐣Most of these came to us as lost or abandoned ch...
19/11/2024

🦆The last of our 2024 ducklings have now left the our treatment centre.

🐣Most of these came to us as lost or abandoned chicks, and it’s been a privilege to see them grow into young adult birds.

❤️They seemed to love their new home and got straight into splashing around in the lake and making friends with the other birds.

🦢Our rescue team headed out last week to help another cygnet that had got himself into a spot of bother.❤️Members of the...
15/11/2024

🦢Our rescue team headed out last week to help another cygnet that had got himself into a spot of bother.

❤️Members of the public alerted us to this little fella who had got himself stuck on the wrong side of a wire fence. There were a lot of think brambles around, so the only way to rescue him was for one of team to brave the thorns!

💫This little one was injury free and so we popped him back on the local river.

Address

Cuckoo Weir Island, Meadow Lane, Eton
Windsor
SL46SS

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+441753859397

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🦢❤️Happy Holidays🦢❤️

. 🦢Our rescue team received a call about this young swan from a concerned member of the public, who noticed he had been separated from his family and hadn’t eaten in two days. 🤕When our team arrived to help, they discovered a lump in his neck and rushed him to the vet for an x-ray. It turned out he had a large ball of fishing line tangled in his throat, which required surgical removal. ❤️Thanks to the quick action of everyone involved, he’s now safely recovering at our center. He’s eating well again and on the road to a full recovery. #swan #swanlifeline #wildliferescue #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferehab #charity

🪴Our team attended another garden rescue this week. 🦢This handsome chap had misjudged a landing and ended up in someone’s garden, which is not uncommon in windy weather. ❤️Fortunately, he had no injuries from his little mishap, and so was released straight away to the local lake. 💫If you’d like to help support our work, please donate to our ‘save our swans crowdfunding campaign. 🔗 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swan-lifeline-1156995 #swanlifeline #swanrescue #wildliferescue #wildlifereg#wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #charity #supportacharity

. 🦢Please mind the gap……unfortunately this swan missed the memo and crash landed onto a local railway track. ❤️Our rescue team quickly headed out to the station and, escorted by members of network rail, walked down the tracks to help the swan. 🤕It looks like he had a bit of a bumpy landing as he had sustained some injuries to he his leg, and so was taken back to our centre to receive treatment. We will keep you updated on his progress. #swan #swanlifeline #swanrescue #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #wildliferehabilitation

. 🦢 The end of the summer saw a flurry of rescues, plus the release of some of our longer term patients. ❤️Here is a little video of some of those moments over the last month or so. #swan #swanlifeline #swans #cygnet #cygnets #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation

🦢Our team recently went out to help this little cygnet who had oil on his feathers. When we arrived, we could see that he would need to come back to the centre for a good clean. We also noted that he did seem to be in his own within the flock, and no obvious sign of his parents.❤️Back at the centre, he was given a few good showers to remove the oil, and he then spent a few days resting up in our ICU.💫He is now making friends with sour cygnets in the outdoor ponds as he is gaining back his feathers waterproof coating. #swan #swans #cygnet #cygnets #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #charity

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