Cold Killer
As feared, the first lot of ducklings have been decimated. There are only two ducklings left from the 14 that started from two recent hatches. The mother duck lost 4 yesterday, and two this afternoon. The cold weather has prompted fierce activity from the Hoodie Crows, and they are picking off the ducklings at will. It's heartbreaking to see the disproportionate slaughter inflicted by two or three crows on the river duck population !
Had the great pleasure of meeting Joe today. Wonderful man and magnificent project. This is something the whole of Nairn should be proud of. The photographs in the blog are also stunning. Well worth a £6 donation!
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Many Thanks Gerry, hope you and your Mate come and enjoy the Nairn River wildlife again sometime, especially when the weather is better and the Cygnets are hatched ! Joe
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