Salmon spawning walk, 13th Dec 2008

The Trust is pleased to announce that John Webb, biologist with the Atlantic Salmon Trust, and the countries foremost expert on wild salmon, will be leading a salmon spawning walk in December. This event will take place on Sat 13th Dec, venue weather dependent, although likely to be in the upper River Ayr in the Muirkirk area. At spawning time salmon lose their natural reserve and their spawning behaviour can be easily observed if you know where to look.

The struggle to reproduce can lead to some spectacular and aggressive courting by the cock fish. At the same time small male salmon parr will also be trying to get some of the action. John Webb has a great ability to make sense of the frenzied activity and will be able to explain the behaviour in detail.

If you would like to take part in this salmon spawning walk please contact the Trust by email info@ayrshireriverstrust.org or by phone 01292 525142. Numbers will be limited so please book your place early.