PIT tagging salmon
As part of the management project focusing on identifying migration and survival issues in the Doon catchment above Loch Doon dam, we were there this afternoon to capture salmon parr and pre smolts then insert Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT Tags). We would...Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee Hearing on Motion to Annul Legislation
Here’s the link to the Rural Affairs Committee meeting that took place this morning after an motion to annul the proposed legislation on mandatory conservation measures for wild salmon. It explains the governments position and response to many areas of concern...Weir Undermined
The historic weirs of Ayrshire, and by that I mean relics of a past age of no particular interest to anyone and serving no useful purpose in the 21st Century, are slowly succumbing to the ravages of time and lack of maintenance. Another obstacle to fish passage has...Local flood damage
While across Ayrshire, floods on the 30th December reached incredible and often record levels, we have suffered almost constant spate conditions since the middle of October and only recently have water levels dropped back to more normal winter levels. Spawning will...Flood damage
For those concerned with flood damage and wondering what you can or can’t do to repair banks, cross etc, SEPA this week issued guidance rolling the floods which can be found by accessing the link...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
