Spring is in The Air

Spring is in the air, with brilliant sunshine again favouring the Moray firth, the Nairn Swans are getting in the mood for another breeding season.

  
Popeye and Penny were enjoying the renovated moat and new abundance of fresh water available. 

Penny started the courtship today by blowing bubbles, and Popeye soon joined in 

- the sequence of photos shows the annual mating ritual.
Enjoy !

Sunny Swans

Biting easterly wind, but at least we had sunshine and no snow. I managed to repair some Island erosion and have a little more to do, by way of seeding the bare patches.

Popeye and Penny continue to make nesting preparations and some bonding rituals in the bright sunshine. 

They Mirror each others movements and blow bubbles. They are in excellent condition and look the picture of good health !