A 63-year-old retired cleaner and driver was fined £100 for feeding swans lettuce despite taking advice from the RSPCA.
Michael Rennie was handed two penalty notices for feeding the birds at Quinton Park, in Cheylesmore. He was told his actions constituted “depositing litter” and was handed two £50 fines.
He phoned the RSPB who advised him to give the swans grain and lettuce.
The park said it encourages responsible feeding.
