26/12/2025
Over the years, we’ve had several swans visit the sanctuary. Sadly, this year two of them were attacked by foxes, and another — who stayed around until September — suddenly disappeared.
On a recent walk, I noticed a swan in someone’s garden, quite literally knocking at their garden door. It was incredible to see how this swan had made its way from the river, through neighbouring gardens, to a place where it clearly felt safe and welcome. I spotted the swan again on another walk and, out of curiosity, knocked on the door to check whether it was one of the swans we had been feeding. It doesn’t appear to be one of ours — but seeing her safe, alongside a couple of ducks, and being cared for by kind people, genuinely made my day.
Wild animals spend every single day searching for food, from dawn to dusk. Any support they receive can make a real difference to their survival. Helping them does not “create dependency” — kindness keeps them going. Especially when they’re the ones knocking on our garden doors, asking for help 🦢 💚
