After nearly 3 weeks away, Duke was delivered back to Nairn today by Animal rescue officer Jamie Cherry of the Scottish SPCA.
Jamie handed me Duke and I carried him over the shingle to Penny who was listening to Duke hollering and desperate to get released.
The sun was blazing down and a perfect day for his return.
When he hit the water she was quick to acknowledge his return and raised her head several times in welcome, he quickly drank from the river after the long journey from Fishcross.
After a brief get together and shake out.
Penny took the slow route and swam down to meet him for a proper welcome and bonding session.
This was the moment I was waiting for, and with that... the sea Haar drifted in and enveloped the whole coast line.
However I took a load of photo's and some movie clips. it was a joy to watch ... I have missed out the final mating act to avoid upsetting those with sensitive children. It does look like Duke is up to the job, and Penny can now get on with the nesting season. Enjoy the sequence of shots and clip below !!
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