Lonely swan stopping cars now being cared for in Kildare

This heartbroken swan began acting strangely after it's mate was killed.

This was the scene in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford last week when the bird was stopping cars and just lying on their bonnets.

Swans can often stay with the same mate all their lives - highly unusual in the animal or bird kingdom.

It's possible that the mate was killed by a car and then the swan was attaching itself to the last thing it associates with its partner.

Wexford SPCA sought help on the issue and Kildare Animal Foundation outside Kildare Town came to the rescue.

The swan is now in the care of Dan Donoher who is an animal rehabilitation expert.

"Hopefully the Swan can be integrated into another flock and find a new mate and live a long and happy life," said Wexford SPCA.