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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!
This evening the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust held our first half yearly meeting in Fishertown.
The primary reason for the meeting, was to judge the wildlife photo competition recently completed, for all 8 to 15 year olds in the IV postcode area.
In addition, other Trust business was discussed and updates were given on the Trust's progress to date.
Main points were the fact that the trust now has 80 members, this is well on target set for this year at 100.
Wildlife Rescues carried out this year so far total 11 which included Swans , Ducks, Pigeons and Herring gulls.
Duckling numbers on the tidal reaches to date, 33 survivors and 64 fatalities, but more birds still nesting at this point in time.
Due to work business, and family commitments, our Secretary Simone Laraway who has done an excellent job to date, has to relinquish her position. This has been filled by Carla Payne who is a keen wildlife enthusiast who resides overlooking the river. You may spot Carla in the King st co-op where she works, or alternatively in "Calendar Girls" soon to be seen in the Nairn Theatre.( currently under rehearsal ).
The photo competition entries were judged, and all three winners chosen by the trustees, pics and winners names will be published later today .
Meanwhile the trustees felt that some of the entries deserved commendation, so here are two that we thought fell into that category. Apologies, since some of these are photos of photos !
