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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 7:59:23 GMT
I know some will think this isn't worth mentioning, but last night we spotted a young male mallard which had the plastic loops from a four pack of beers wrapped around it's head, and across it's beak (like a horses bit).
It struggled to eat as we tried to get it near enough to catch so we could remove it. It's going to struggle to survive with the plastic cutting into it and restricting eating.
I know it's only one wild duck, but the simple expedient of snapping all the loops on plastic like this, can prevent such incidents, even if rubbish bags split etc.
If I had a gun, I would have shot it rather than see it die slowly like this.
We're still trying to rescue it, and have the RSPCA involved now, fingers crossed. (Forget I mentioned shooting it Mr RSPCA please).
Jane has a photo, which if she can figure out how, we'll put up later.
Rog
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Post by Allan on Aug 6, 2017 8:43:29 GMT
Have you tried throwing a coat or blanket over it if it is on land?
A landing net is an option if its on the water. Managed to catch a duck with fishing line wrapped round it about 10 years ago and more recently a pigeon that had been shot and landed in the canal at Lapworth.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 8:51:52 GMT
I suspect contacting a local wildlife group would be better than the RSPCA, try facebook or twitter, it's Sunday some people will fancy a walk with a purpose.
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 6, 2017 15:28:26 GMT
Why did the duck drink all that beer?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 15:31:42 GMT
Good luck with the RSPCA, generally they're more interested in sitting in their offices trying to prosecute people than helping animals
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 6, 2017 15:35:29 GMT
How about River Canal Rescue?
It's on a canal ain't it?
Oh no, here comes the hammer and lump of wood man!
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Post by Jim on Aug 6, 2017 15:57:18 GMT
Got any oranges Monsieur?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 16:44:03 GMT
Why did the duck drink all that beer? Because it was quackers. |
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Post by Stumpy on Aug 6, 2017 16:47:15 GMT
A circus owner walked into a bar to see everyone crowded about a table watching a little show. On the table was an upside down pot and a duck tap dancing on it. The circus owner was so impressed that he offered to buy the duck from its owner. After some wheeling and dealing, they settled for £10,000 for the duck and the pot.
Three days later the circus owner runs back to the bar in anger, "Your duck is a ripoff! I put him on the pot before a whole audience, and he didn't dance a single step!"
"So?" asked the ducks former owner, "did you remember to light the candle under the pot?"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 17:07:27 GMT
The RSPCA man (very pleasant chap) arrived at 8.30 am. Located the duck, but no joy in catching it.
He'll keep trying (he says).
We keep trying, but not a prayer to be honest.
It's just one duck. I'm just angry that we (who should know better) inflict this nonsense on a poor animal. It's so avoidable.
Rog
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Post by patty on Aug 6, 2017 17:10:28 GMT
The RSPCA man (very pleasant chap) arrived at 8.30 am. Located the duck, but no joy in catching it. He'll keep trying (he says). We keep trying, but not a prayer to be honest. It's just one duck. I'm just angry that we (who should know better) inflict this nonsense on a poor animal. It's so avoidable. Rog You are right Trouble is the mindless masses don't stop to consider impact of their actions I hate seeing all the plastic discarded..hate the trash ditched everywhere... good luck in the duck hunt |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 17:19:57 GMT
I'm pleased they responded, maybe they've started listening
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Post by phil70 on Aug 7, 2017 6:59:14 GMT
We had the same scenario at our marina a couple of years ago, sadly the duck evaded both the RSPCA man and a flotilla of dinghies on several attempts to save, it then disappeared and was presumed deceased.
The death of a wonderful creature all because some numpty couldn't be arsed to dispose of their rubbish in a responsible manner.
Phil
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