Twitchers flock to see the crook-necked swan visitor

Birdwatchers have been flocking to a nature reserve to catch a glimpse of an infamously deformed swan that has just arrived at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve at Slimbridge, Gloucestershire for the winter.

Despite having a badly bent neck, Crinkly, a three-year-old Bewick's swan, has just completed a mammoth 3,000 mile journey.



The swan's deformity makes flying difficult as the U-shaped bend in her neck makes her less aerodynamic when in the air.

This is the third year running that Crinkly has made the arduous journey down from the Arctic. Wardens are now hoping that despite being a bit bent out of shape Crinkly will go on to attract a mate.