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Swimmers ignore 'No Swimming' signs at Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds during peak nesting season, triggering public and conservation concerns.
Wildlife groups call the swimmer activity 'utterly appalling' as swans and cygnets are disturbed during the nesting season.
Campaigners urge people to swim only in authorised, lifeguarded spaces to protect wildlife and reduce disturbance to nests.
Officials emphasize that disturbance can cause parent birds to abandon nests, threatening eggs and young swans.
The City of London Corporation aims to protect nesting birds by creating a safe haven at the Heath’s model boating pond.
The heatwave in London coincides with wildlife pressures, highlighting risks to nests as people seek cooling in waters.
City bylaw enforcement is discussed as necessary when visitors swim in non-lifeguarded waters, with enforcement actions possible.
Videos captured a swan poking an unhatched egg after an incident near a nest, illustrating direct nest disturbance.
Bird charity highlights the need for space for nesting birds and warns disturbance can push eggs and chicks at risk.
The Guardian frames the incident within broader concerns about hot weather, crowding, and pressure on London’s wildlife sites.

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Sunseekers returned to Hampstead Heath pond for a third day of swimming during nesting season, drawing local fury.
Officials say the pond is a no-swimming zone to protect nesting birds and must be enforced.
Residents accuse the City of London Corporation of letting the situation continue despite signs and funding for wildlife.
The incident occurred alongside a heatwave with warnings about dangers in open water.
The pond is part of a bird sanctuary funded by public donations and local schemes.
RSPB emphasized the risk to nesting birds and urged people to give wildlife space.
City of London Corporation chair noted the need to enforce safety rules around the nesting area.
News coverage included recounting witnesses describing disturbances to wildlife.
RNLI and safety bodies cautioned about open-water dangers amid ongoing heat and travel disruption.

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