Kildare animal charity rescues stricken swan near motorway
The bird appeared to be injured on a busy road just metres from the M7
A stricken swan was rescued and taken into care by an an animal welfare charity today in Kildare.
The adult bird was in seated position on the slip road on the Newbridge side of Naas, just metres from the M7, one of the busiest routes in the State before noon today.
The slip road carries traffic on to the south bound section of the road and on to Limerick, Cork and Tipperary
It appeared to be in distress and was having difficultly moving.
Kildare Wildlife Rescue, which is based at Grey Abbey Road in Kildare town, was alerted.
One of the KWR’s volunteers, Stephen, went to the scene, picked up the swan and took him into care.
KWR rescues, rehabilitates and return Ireland’s wildlife to the wild.
The group relies on the work of volunteers and on voluntary donations.