WE ARE CUSTODIANS OF THE PLANET AND HAVE A DUTY TO CARE FOR IT. For the past 18 years I've had the privilege of watching and caring for the resident Swans on our local river estuary. I have been charmed and fascinated by their parental skills and beauty in the water, they are Simply Superb Swans. Annual Membership to the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust is £20 for a family, can be paid securely through the PayPal Donate button below. Thank you.
Monday, 8 June 2020
Dramatic Cygnet Rescue
The River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust would like to commend the actions of local Man Graeme McKinnon, for a dramatic rescue of one of the cygnets this afternoon. I have been given an account and received photos of the rescue, which thankfully ended in a successful rescue of the cygnet.
Graeme took a considerable risk on the East pier wall, and skilfully caught the distressed Cygnet just before it would have been swept out to sea.
The cygnet was returned to the family at the nesting site.
I know the feeling of satisfaction one gets from a successful rescue, and I can see the same on Graeme's face.
As a Formal Thanks you are hereby made an Honorary Member of the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust. Well done Graeme !
Having checked on the Swan Family tonight, you can see them off to bed after a feed.
Slim and Sue have a lot to learn about cygnets and the dangers of the river Nairn. The wee ones are at their most vulnerable right now, but it's good to know the people of Nairn are keeping a watchful eye on them.
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