JCB's bid to reunite swan with his mate
THE hunt is on to help reunite a pair of Australian black swans.
The lovebirds are a familiar feature on one of the three lakes at JCB World Headquarters in Rocester.
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LOVEBIRDS: Members of the public are being urged to help reunite two black swans.
But the couple have been separated after the cob made off earlier this week when a pair of white swans arrived on the lake, startling him and forcing him to flee down the nearby River Churnet.
JCB security operations manager, Steve Blyth, who also looks after the 36 different breeds of wildfowl on the lakes, said: "We've had a possible sighting near Doveridge.
"The male's instinct will be to try to return to his mate on the JCB lake but because he has now gone over three weirs, it will be extremely difficult for him to navigate his way back home.
"It's particularly distressing for his female companion as swans mate for life and she is missing him desperately. If anyone does spot him we'd ask them to ring 01889 593661."
The Australian black swan has a distinctive red beak with a white mark across the top.
He has a red spiral ring on one leg and a metal ring on the other with a JCB code on it.
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6 Comments
by keith, France.
Tuesday, June 30 2009, 3:44PM
“good onya JCB for having the attitude sadly lacking by a lot of others , at least you are providing a home for the swans.
and as for Rhino, what are JCB supposed to do they are caught in the same worldwide slump that is causing thousands to be laid off, if you want to whinge, whinge to the banks they are the ones who have caused you and thousands of others to be out of work not JCB.”
by KB, Staffs
Friday, June 26 2009, 10:29AM
“As you are at a bit of a loose end Rhino perhaps you could help them to look for it! Save you moaning about your current project”
by Richie, Looking for a black swan at nite,no tourch ;o)
Thursday, June 25 2009, 10:55PM
“K.B dont you mean lost loads of jobs binned their workforce off to just over half the staff??
I c it Rhino!!
spot on,bamford will probably pay for its safe return!!...grabs van keys and a rubber mallet and drives off into the moonlight looking for swan!
come on swan youre my meal ticket ;o)”
by rhino, newcastle
Thursday, June 25 2009, 10:02PM
“spent years in the area kb, also made redundant by them as well ...next project is find work...wind your neck in muppet”
by KB, Staffs
Thursday, June 25 2009, 8:08PM
“Spot on Rhino, you sure have a grasp on things. It's called conservation and caring. I bet you really do your bit for the area unlike JCB who have done nothing but create thousands of jobs in this area and world wide. Perhaps you could let us know your next project !”
by rhino, newcastle
Thursday, June 25 2009, 4:46PM
“ahhhhhhhhhh bless .......always did know where their prioritys were...no expense spared no doubt..”