Dog Danger !

Yet again the Swans were today under attack by a black labrador, this time in the harbour. Will the lady with the helmet who rides her bike with the dog running alongside, please keep the dog under control and out of the harbour! The Swans have enough to do trying to raise the cygnets and keep them safe from other predators. Remember what happened to the pen last year, see photo above : http://simplysuperbswans.blogspot.com/2010/07/dog-attacks-swans.html we don't want a repeat ! It is the dog owners who are responsible for their dogs, please spare a thought for the local birdlife that are nesting or looking after their young. During the summer many birds will be moulting and unable to fly, so please keep your dogs under control when passing the waterbirds. Can I also remind people NOT to encourage the Swans to leave the water or feed them on land, this puts them at risk from dog attacks ! UPDATE: This afternoon I could hardly believe my eyes when another Black labrador ran into the harbour - fortunately the swans were in the water but were quickly alarmed by the dog. It transpired that it was the same labrador and Lady that shocked the swans this morning ! As it happens I know the woman and dog and was assured that she will keep it on lead when in the vicinity of the river birds ! Like I explained to her - it might be fun for the dog but could be life and death for the Swans .