A PUBLIC footpath has been temporarily closed off by the council due to 'nesting' of resident animals.
On Monday, March 2, Wellington Town Council announced that the footpath that runs along the north of the large basin in Wellington would be temporarily closed while swans were nesting in the area.
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The reason for the closure is to ensure the successful mating of swans in the area for months to come.
A spokesperson for the town council said: "The footpath that runs along the north of the large basin is temporarily closed off while the resident swans are nesting.
"Please respect this closure so we can ensure that our lovely swans are able to bring us more cygnets."
In response to this, one person, Julian Harcombe, said via social media: "Absolutely the right thing to do, however, and sadly, I fear that may encourage some that are unaware and do not care, to purposely try to harm or upset them.
"The temptation will be too much for some, I sincerely hope I am wrong though."
Another person said: "How about tidying up the pond and getting rid of that stupid bit of scaffolding holding up very badly erected flags so the floating bird platform can be replaced for the nesting birds (moorhens).
"Enough litter is about without letting this abomination to remain any longer."
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