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Blustery start to the Spring season sees Penny and Duke getting into the mood.
Penny very much encouraging Duke with head dipping and side preening.
This months high spring tide always seems to trigger Penny into a broody condition, and is the precursor to mating and nesting.
Ritual mirroring of each others movements will be a regular occurrence during the coming weeks.
On a sad note, I had to have Limpy the disabled Drake put to sleep yesterday. His quality of life was poor and he was struggling to get around. He survived nearly 2 years and was good company for Disco, I'll miss him.
Penny and Duke appear to be getting a little closer lately. Duke seems to have gotten over his bouts of ill health and appetite has returned.
Penny has now got her new plumage and has already had a test flight. Duke is about 10 days behind her with the moulting. I had a chat with them this morning and both knew I was communicating ...even if they couldn't understand, they like being close and ready for a soothing nap !
Duke was resting his right leg, the foot is used as a means of controlling body temperature, solar panel for swans ! Short clip below.
Penny and Duke like two peas in a pod !
We have a new pollution menace lately, some dog walkers dropping their pooh bags in the river, this is the second one I've picked up in the last week. Please if you see anyone doing this, give them a talking to !
Also this evening 5pm at merryton bridge, you can see the sewer discharge into the river again, poor ducks getting the blame while being caught up in it . I don't see any highland council employees observing to add to report !
