Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Swan stuck in New River
Walking along New River today between Hampden Road and where it goes under Wightman Road we found a swan, quite distressed,s stuck in the water between the two sets of grills trapping rubbish. Anyone know whether it has been reported. I met a nice lady who said she would call Thames Water. I will give the RSPCA a go. Any guidance gratefully received.
On a separate note. The water is very low and I was wondering whether anyone had heard of any plans to clean this spot of river as it is full of rubbish and dumped items?
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Geoff on
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Apart from the hazards to swans, the other points you raise are of concern, too - the low water level is something that we should understand more - can anybody enlighten us?
The amount of rubbish and large items abandoned in the water is a concern as these are dangerous for the birds on the water as well as unsightly and signs of neglect of the waterway - and a sad testimony to those that see fit to dump large items in this waterway.
At either end of the footpath - particularly at the turnstile opposite the mosque there are always bags of rubbish and cans. At the other end - opposite Allison Rd on Wightman Rd and leading to the bridge, there is often rubbish strewn over the ground and cans left hanging on shrubs - there has been a half-hearted attempt by Thames Water to put a pathway in, but it is just a sea of mud again.
It is a lovely stretch along which the public can walk - but it is not loved quite enough by Thames Water to maximise its potential.
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