Ian to the rescue.

   Not long after the ducks vacated the nest the swans returned. We then noticed that one of the signets didn't seem able to swim properly. One of its legs was facing backwards and when it tried to climb on the nest, it just fell onto its back. The poor thing only just managed to right itself but in doing so got wedged between a couple of branches. When the family swam off the signet was desperate to join them and Ian being a real softy that he is, came to the rescue with the boat hook pushing the branch to one side and thus allowing the signet to get free. While this was going on one of the swans, I think it was the cob, rushed back to defend its youngster. Good job the pole was in between Ian and its baby because Ian could have been severely injured.  The family swam off but we are all a bit concerned as to what will happen to the signet.