Swan parking

A member of Hoveton~Wroxham swan pack was slightly disoriented on the forecourt of Norfolk Marine chandlery. She most likely flew down onto busy Church Road by mistake. This wouldn't have been an issue a little over a century ago, as the area wasn't developed, being agricultural land bordering wild marshes. 

The pen went into classic defensive mode, as animals who are confused, or feel threatened in some way instinctively do. She charged steadily towards us, with head bowed down, while hissing raspishly. 

We managed to grab her without any hassle and dropped her by one of the main dykes leading off the River Bure nearby. 

Chris