I'm sure everyone's seen this swan sitting on her nest, incubating her eggs. She's been there for quite some time and it appears that she has borne quite a hard station because not only has this pen been attacked with footballs but most recently a dog.
An egg was taken from the nest by the animal but due to the help of park users, the council and Our Lady's Deanby Primary School the egg has since been returned to the nest. Success all round! Let's wait and see when they hatch!
But this good news story leads me onto another leading matter - keeping dogs on leads and muzzled if necessary.
Why is it dog owners see fit to let a dog they wouldn't let off a lead in their own street, go unfettered in the Waterworks? Do they believe people, children or wildlife in the park are any less important or vulnerable to attack?
Does the familiar line: "Agh, he'll not do you any harm" before the aforementioned animal rips into your leg, child or your own dog ring a bell?
For me it does. Last year the North Belfast News (http://www.belfastmedia.com) carried the sad story of a batch of goslings in the Waterworks, who had their necks and heads ripped off by a pit-bull-type dog, who was off its lead.
And I'm sure there are many other horror stories.
So what I'm saying is, let's all try and abide by park rules. They are there for a reason and to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe time in the park would you not agree?
Or is that too much of a leading question?
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