Lonely cygnet goes potty for his flower-pot family

A lonely cygnet had to be rescued from a driveway after mistaking two swan-shaped flower pots for members of his family.

The hapless creature, which was trying to find his way home to the Claddagh in Galway, was later found cosying up to the garden planters situated outside a local property.

The young bird was seen closely examining the strangely familiar planters before settling down close by in the hope he would be adopted into the quieter-than-usual brood.