starting to think it's thinking it's a load of absolute ****** best they could do was "peck" some kids on this morning's tv programme. Peck? Hardly an arm breaker. Has anyone had their arm broken by a swan? Rubbish.
Having said that he once claimed on QI that a marsupial isn't a mammal. Anyone else notice that one? Edit: This lot did! http://www.qi.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=16327&start=8&sid=c755399e24d81d56d68ecf3bbecdfc4f
he'll be claiming crocodiles are fish next, nasty, teethy, fish with scales, but good at making handbags out of. They are reptiles Stephen.
Had a few close encounters as I live alongside the Grand Union canal Well, the Aylesbury Arm of it. There are a pair right next to where I live who are currently raising 5 cygnets and they are quite aggressive with anyone who tries to get past them on the tow path. A few months ago though, futher along the canal towards the main line at Marsworth, one stupid pair put their nest RIGHT ON THE TOW PATH! It was pretty much a no-go area although we did zip past them once on the bikes but only by flailing a boot to discourage them from knocking us off. I have yet to feel what a swan's peck feels like but I doubt it would be all that pleasant!
Its the strength from their wings. RSPCA officers have had some right bruises from em but don't think have had anything broken.
