Swans at popular beauty spot build nest out of discarded crisp packets and plastic bottles

The horrifying images show the scale of littering and its impact on wildlife. Photographs taken at Drumpellier Country Park, near Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, showed two eggs laid in a nest while the surrounding area was littered with detritus. Empty drinks cans and bottles were scattered around, despite litter bins nearby. One visitor said: "It is absolutely disgusting. "The poor swans. It is so embarrassing that we have this beautiful park in Coatbridge and the privilege of having these lovely animals yet look how poorly we are taking care of both.