The most common cause of serious accidents to swans is flying into overhead power lines. Swans usually fly in the morning and evening when the glare does not allow them to see the lines in time. Their weight prevents them from turning in time. These accidents are usually fatal or if they survive they are often paralysed. We have had reports of such accidents happening in the Maree, Oranmore area, Abbeyknockmoy, Dunmore, Portumna, Headford and Gort areas. Both Mute swans and the migratory Whooper swans have been involved in these accidents.
