The Swan incomer to the river over the past 10 days is proving to be a problem for Slim and Sue who are increasingly aggressive to it. They are capable of driving it away', but also capable of causing fatal injuries to it.
This swan is actually related to Sue but several generations apart, it would be a shame if a fatal attack happened.
The female incomer has been malnourished and obviously has no mate or cygnets this year.
In the best interests of all the river Swans, the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust took the decision to relocate the Incomer today.
With the help of Donald one of our Trust members and myself, we transported it temporarily to the trust sanctuary.
Here I can give it peace to eat all it wants free from intimidation by Slim and Sue. Already it has gained weight since entering the river, and when fully fit I will have the SSPCA relocate it to a safe area with sufficient feeding.
Have no idea where it came from but it's very tame and has been hand fed by humans. I've called it "Briget" since it has spent most of it's time at the Merryton bridge.
I'm fairly certain it was born on the swans island 5 or more years ago, and knows me and the river well. Already it has settled in and
Disco now has a new friend, if only for a short time. Glad we relocated today with fierce winds forecast. Short video below showing Briget tasting the goodies on offer.
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