The swans that live at the lake cannot get back to main lake as gates and fences have now been put up at the beach area. The swans have lived on the lake at the country park for many many years. They often move between the large lake to the smaller lake by means of a short walk. They did this little walk last week. Once they got to the smaller lake some individual  took pot shots at them with some type of gun unfortunately  shooting one of them in the head killing it instantly another was also injured and was taken for treatment. The lake that they are on at the moment is considerably smaller and puts them at risk alot more as it is also the fishing lake. Meanwhile  the council has decided  to fit gates and fences at the beach area making the swans return very difficult  they will have to walk half way round park to get back to the main lake where they ALWAYS have their babies and bring them up. The swans have now left the smaller lake today  (3/8/21)and are walking blindly around the park in totally the wrong direction. The gates are not fit for purpose  the only thing they keep out are the swans. Who are now at greater risk to dogs foxes or anybody who wants to try and hurt them.