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Moncrieff · Tuesday · 7 min

Swans keep colliding into Samuel Beckett Bridge - why?

If you don’t live in Dublin, you might not be that familiar with the Samuel Beckett Bridge. And while people like its harp shape and general architecture, swans don’t seem to be big fans: at least 17 have died from colliding with it in the past two years alone. So, why is this happening? Andrea Porter, Wildlife First Responder for Kildare Wildlife Rescue joins Seán to discuss.

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If you don’t live in Dublin, you might not be that familiar with the Samuel Beckett Bridge. And while people like its harp shape and general architecture, swans don’t seem to be big fans: at least 17 have died from colliding with it in the past two years alone. So, why is this happening?

Andrea Porter, Wildlife First Responder for Kildare Wildlife Rescue joins Seán to discuss.

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