After extensive enquiries, the Trust has Traced and identified the local Man who allowed his dog access to the Swans nest. The Trust would like to thank a riverside resident Mr Ian Pollock who intervened when the dog was at the nest and remonstrated with the irresponsible dog owner.
Fortunately the Swans have not abandoned the nest, and were in high spirits today while chasing off another pair of swans trying to access the territory.
Both Sue and Slim appear fit for any challenge as I witnessed this morning. Slim was minding the nest, while Sue was returning from a seashore forage for minerals required for egg production.
She was followed by another 2 swans eager to venture up river. Her response was to turn around and meet the challenge, forcing them back a few yards at a time.
However the 2 were determined to keep following, much to her annoyance, this went on for some time. Slim was observing all this from the nest some distance away and obviously realised his soulmate needed backup.
Ordinarily swans need a run to take off, but Slim stood up from the nest edge caught the fresh breeze blowing under his wings and just took off from the elevated nest site.- it was expertly done!
Within seconds he was beside his mate ready for action ! Sue let him do the business of intruder disposal, and he promptly saw them both off. It was classic Swan action and a delight to watch.
Job Done he returned to the river welcomed back with a bonding display with Sue, then mating before taking pride of place up at the nest !
It was like days of old, with Penny and Popeye all over again. This pair are going to delight the people of Nairn in due course !
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