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After the tragic death of Blondie last week, I have been keeping a close eye on her remaining offspring in the hope that they will successfully nest this first season.
I knew one of her daughters was nesting close to the road bridge, and today I spotted her in a fix as the spring tide flooded her nest. Knowing the tides will be even higher all this week, it is certain that the eggs will be washed away.
The Trust took action, and this evening Morag our intrepid Trust Secretary donned her wet suit and scrambled down a high embankment to rescue the eggs, incredibly also picking up litter on the way !!
It transpired that there were 14 eggs, which I duly candled and put in the incubator within 20 minutes of the rescue.
They are so far advanced I could see nothing during the candling. I only hope the soaking they got today did not kill them all. I should know within a week if we have any survivors. Hopefully Blondie's daughter will have learned not to nest too close the riverside in future.
The River Nairn Swans And Waterfowl Trust have erected a Christmas photo display in the Nairn Library Window.
The Trust Secretary Morag Paterson provided the feminine touch to a very nice display.
Feel Free to have a gander as you pass..pun intended !
The following sequence of Photos kindly taken and supplied by Morag Paterson our Trust Secretary, they show the events of this mornings homecoming !
More pics will follow that were taken later in the afternoon.
The River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust has a new Trustee Secretary, and close Guardian of the riverside birds. Morag Paterson has Taken over from Carla Payne who is stepping down due to family, work, and other commitments. The Trust wishes to thank Carla for her past endeavours for the Trust.
Morag who lives in Harbour street overlooking the river, is ideally placed to keep a close eye on our river wildlife. Morag is also a keen outdoors and fitness guru, and has a pleasant diplomatic manner.
She has a hands on approach to the riverside and is not afraid to pick up occasional litter which annoys most of us !
The Trust now has 147 members and many other local supporters, Morag is a welcome addition to the Trusts organisation.
Another welcome addition to the river this morning was a new Mother with 14 ducklings!
