Swans7 hrs agoIn pictures: Annual swan upping census carried outThe count - known as swan upping - is the royal census of birds on the River Thames.7 hrs ago15 hrs agoPolice issue catapult warning to parents The force has written to schools asking them to highlight the dangers of using catapults in public.15 hrs ago2 days agoWhy do we count swans on the River Thames every year?Swan upping is a royal census of swans on the river and gives insight into the bird's population.2 days ago25 Jun 2025Cygnet killed by discarded fishing tackle at pondAn angling ban is in place at the pond where the young swan was fatally injured.25 Jun 202524 Jun 2025'Violent attacks' on swans spark police probePolice say they are responding to incidents of swans being killed along the Neath canal. 24 Jun 202517 Jun 2025Stranded swan rescued after pool dries upThe pool at the country park dried up after a period of hot weather in recent weeks. 17 Jun 202510 Jun 2025Dead swans found near Broads drainage pumpMarine and Wildlife Rescue says one bird managed to climb out after a passer-by stepped in.10 Jun 202529 May 2025Swan blinded in one eye with steel ball bearingThe cob has been rescued with his family after a "disgusting" catapult attack on the river Cam.29 May 202522 May 2025Watch: Cygnets hatch on the River FreshneyCleethorpes Wildlife Rescue has looked after the nesting swans for nearly three years.22 May 2025...