by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 24, 2013 | Conservation, General, Invasives
On Saturday, Helen and I attended the Glasgow Natural History Society’s annual conference at Glasgow University, entitled Natives, Aliens and Reintroductions: how does ecology inform wildlife conservation in Scotland? We had been asked to provide an informative...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 3, 2013 | Conservation, General
THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE WEEKEND THE EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT We have agreed to assist The Princes Foundation and East Ayrshire Council with a clean-up and litter pick on the...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 15, 2013 | Conservation, fishing, General
After a long day I thought it would be worth a quick visit to Nethermills Dams to see what birds were about. I fully expected a cormorant or two to be fishing at the dams but not this evening. There was however a heron, seagulls and a pair of goosanders. Gordon and I...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 15, 2013 | Conservation, General, Invasives
While out looking at Giant Hogweed today, I was reminded how important it is to be careful when out and about. I had been checking on an area known to be infested with Giant Hogweed. We have been controlling Giant Hogweed in this area for a few years now but a dense...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 7, 2013 | Conservation, fishing, General
We made the most of the good weather today undertaking essential surveys that we had hoped to complete last year but couldn’t due to the weather. Gillian and Helen headed to the Upper Doon surveying for Pearl Mussels while Gordon and I headed to Auchendrane to...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 1, 2013 | Conservation, fishing, General
I’m pleased to announce that another 6 new bailiffs will soon be out patrolling our rivers after passing the IFM Bailiff exams in March. Anyone interested in becoming a bailiff should contact their board, club or ART’s office to arrange suitable training...