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After 2 months care and attention the saved ducklings were finally released into the river today.
Helped by friend and trust member George Stephen with transport to the riverside, I opened the boxes and let them taste the new habitat.
They were quickly into their element and sampled the algae from the stones, something completely new to them. I think most of them are females and quickly drew admirers from the drake population,
some of them were given short shrift from our youngsters. It has been a lot of work over the last two months, so I am glad to see them safely into the river.
Eleven months since the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust was formed, and our membership today is just shy of 100 . The Trust has not officially advertised for members as yet, but has grown just by word of mouth and recognition that the River Nairn Swans and waterfowl are a local attraction, and bring an added tourist dimension to the riverside.
Members will shortly receive our 2014 calendar, which I have produced myself in order to keep costs to a minimum, I will be delivering some of these, rather than pay the 70p postage - a real Scot !!! Seriously, all membership fees are used for the welfare of the river wildlife and the trustees receive no payment whatsoever. Our Chairman Martin Shand has used his car and trailer for a donation of wheat grain from former Councillor James Campbell of Inshoch Auldearn., and other members like George Stephen of Fishertown have supplied Carrots from Forres when required.
No wonder our Swans and ducks are in the best of health, being cared for by the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust !
Why not Join us, Family membership is £20, or £15 for an individual, and help provide proper food for our beautiful river birds.
