Several people have noticed another adult Swan in the river, some thinking maybe it was Penny coming home. It crossed my mind initially until I went to investigate, it is not Penny but most certainly one of her offspring.
It knew the river and me instantly, and came over in a weakened state - and very hungry!
Having been spotted by Sue and Slim it retreated up river avoiding confrontation. Later yesterday it came down to the island when our residents were being fed. Slim raised his hackles and chased it round the back of the island where it climbed to the top. I had to intervene to avoid possible fight and injury. It was weak and collapsed in the high grass.
Avoiding problems I picked it up and carried it down to the rivers edge where I gave it grain out of sight of Slim and Sue. It was very light, underweight and ravenous.
Still on the river today but keeping well away from our residents. Will monitor it's progress and build up it's strength before Slim and Sue decide to chase it out altogether.
Slim has just about completed his moulting with new plumage, finally looks like he has his Mojo back !!
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