Man Constructs Raft and Helps Swan Become a Mom After a Decade of Watching Her Lose Her Eggs to a Flooding River
One swan spent years losing her eggs to the same river, and one man finally decided enough was enough. Rob Adamson, known locally as the Swan Man, had watched the bird’s nests fail again and again along the Great River Ouse in England.
The problem was never just one thing. Floodwater kept washing the nests away, and foxes were quick to raid whatever was left behind at the Jones Boatyard in St. Ives. After a decade of heartbreak, Adamson built a fence to keep predators out, then came up with a raft to keep the nest above the rising water.
That simple fix changed everything, and the result was worth the wait. Read on.
The lovely swan sits on her nest and incubates her eggs.
Rob Adamson constructed a raft out of plastic and tied it to a rope attached to the shore. At night, he would keep the nest on his raft.
Tying the nest and raft prevented them from being washed away by the flooding river. Keeping it at night also protects the eggs from being noticed by searching predators.
This man was clever enough that after years of observing this unlucky swan, he vowed to help her within his capacity to protect them (the swan and her eggs) from their past misfortunes.
Now, the swan's nest floats on a raft. The area is fenced to protect the eggs from predators.
This feels similar to when a concerned bystander helped a stranded mother duck find her ducklings.
The swan's eggs have finally hatched!
Thanks to Rob for all his efforts and to the mother swan for cooperating so well. She understood Rob's pure intentions.
It is not advisable to intervene with nature, especially with swans, as they can easily snap at you if angered.
Despite their grace and elegance, swans are known for their volatile temper. Males, in particular, are easily angered.
The mother swan goes swimming by the river with her equally lovely cygnets.
Watch this video and see this incredible story.
I have been pacing around the marina like an expectant dad for the last week. When I saw them start to hatch, I was extremely happy; it’s like winning the lottery. - Rob Adam
For the very first time in ten years, the swan had finally become a mom. What joy Rob Adamson's effort brought to the beautiful swan!
Sometimes, it is just right to intervene with nature if the intentions are pure and the expected outcome is as great as this. Indeed, one act of kindness has brought this world new beautiful cygnets.
Wait until you see how a “super mom” duck cared for 56 ducklings at once.
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