Easter Eggs

Eggs are a sign of new life and joy. Swans, ducks and all wetland birds are busily building their nests and preparing to lay their eggs. Swans nest in the reeds around lakes, ponds and rivers. As their eggs are large, the incubation period is between 35 and 39 days. Incubation begins when all the eggs are laid. They can lay between 5 and12 eggs. Ducks and smaller wetland birds incubate between 14 and 20 days.

Galway & Claddagh Swan Rescue.

Galway & Claddagh Swan Rescue is in operation for more than seven years. We are a small voluntary group based in Galway City. We are involved in the protection and conservation of all wetland birds, indigenous and migratory. We rescue and treat injured and weak birds. It is great to release a healthy bird back into it's own territory.
We do call outs around the city and county. We also do rescues in surrounding counties. We are called by members of the public, the Gardaí, G.S.P.C.A, Sports Grounds and Golf Clubs. A lot of our work involves giving advice over the phone. We get calls seeking advice from all over the country as we appear to be the only voluntary group providing this service for the city, county and the people of Ireland.