Ard Nahoo

The time has come. Over the Easter weekend the Hooper swans that migrate to our namesake Loch Nahoo every year flew on, leaving the few Mute swans to their own devices (I’m sure they’re secretly pleased to have their lake back to themselves again)

This year we counted over 60, which is fabulous. They’ve also been a lot more playful, coming closer to the pathways than ever before. We also had one fly directly over our heads one afternoon. It’s been great to see them so closely.

We’re making the most of Loch Nahoo, as it won’t be long before the waters are gone, and it will be marshland for another summer. The waters have been higher than ever before, so perhaps this year it will stick around a little longer.