The recent deaths of two beloved birds have sparked public outcry. In Stockton, a male swan named Nelson, known for his feisty personality and long reign over Ropner Park, has died at the age of 20, leaving fans heartbroken after he previously survived a dog attack that cost him an eye. Meanwhile, in Dorset, Viscountess Julie Montagu is demanding an apology after her pet duck Quackers was allegedly strangled by a dog walker following an attack by a terrier on her estate, Mapperton House. Witnesses reported the disturbing incident, where the owner of the dog ignored signs requiring leashes and fled the scene after the attack. Montagu expressed her distress over the loss of Quackers, who had been a cherished part of the estate for ten years, and is appealing for information about the dog walker. Both incidents highlight concerns over animal safety in public spaces.