After collecting habitat recording sheets from the office this morning, Gordon and I headed to Fairlie to survey Glenburn. This wee burn once supported a few sea trout and an occasional salmon in the lower reaches but as far as we can ascertain, this was some time ago. I’ve no doubt there are a few brown trout in the burn and we did see the occasional redd but with so many waterfalls and timber blockages, access is severely limited.
A trout redd near the lower end of the burn
Just one of the many waterfalls on the burn
Rising over 500 feet in just a short distance, our survey wasn’t a leisurely paddle but more like a climb and scramble. It’s always interesting to see these wee burns and in the last couple of years we have gained a great deal of knowledge about the North Ayrshire Coastal Burns and their fish populations and potential.
Gordon scaling a waterfall
As the light faded and drizzle set in, Gordon and I tramped down the road enjoying the view of Millport, Little Cumbrae and Bute with Arran in the distance; tired and ready for a seat.
The view over the Firth of Clyde as we walked back to the van as the sun went down
