Simply Superb Swans

WE ARE CUSTODIANS OF THE PLANET AND HAVE A DUTY TO CARE FOR IT. For the past 18 years I've had the privilege of watching and caring for the resident Swans on our local river estuary. I have been charmed and fascinated by their parental skills and beauty in the water, they are Simply Superb Swans. Annual Membership to the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust is £20 for a family, can be paid securely through the PayPal Donate button below. Thank you.

Sunday, 30 May 2021

Cygnets 2 Weeks Old

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Our Cygnets are thriving at 2 weeks, and already behaving like grown ups.  Close observations show them paddle stirring the riverbed to stir...
Thursday, 27 May 2021

Life Lessons

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Within a week of hatching, the cygnets are already being taught life lessons by Slim and Sue.  Hardwired into their DNA the ability to take ...
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Monday, 24 May 2021

The Good, Bad And Brood-iful

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Been quite a first week for the cygnets, thankfully the remaining 7 are strong and healthy.  Another weeks growth should see them safe from ...
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Saturday, 22 May 2021

Welcome Iona - New Trust Secretary

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 The Trust is pleased to announce the position of Secretary has been filled by local resident Iona Gibson. It was by chance that I met Iona ...
Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Bitter Pill - Trust Rescue

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  High Drama on the riverside today as the Swans come under attack from the Crows!  To rescue a cygnet only for it to be killed a few hours ...
Monday, 17 May 2021

100% Nesting Success !

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Our beautiful swans Slim and Sue have gone beyond my expectations for hatching success.  The final tally is nine, and I saw the final hatch ...
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Sunday, 16 May 2021

Cygnets Hatch - First Glimpse

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 Today as Expected,  Slim and Sue's cygnets have hatched, so far we have 7, but there is still a chance of more as Sue continues to sit....
Saturday, 15 May 2021

Mandarin Checks Out The Ramp

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  Our Mandarin duck has made himself at home on the Swans Island.  Yesterday he walked down the newly turfed ramp, and had a good meal with ...
Thursday, 13 May 2021

All Ramped Up

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Heavy rain today puts a dampener on everything, even Disco and her ducklings have had more than enough, and taken to the dry Aviary.        ...
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