by Stuart Brabbs | Jul 3, 2015 | Electrofishing, General
Annually we electrofish burns and rivers across Ayrshire to monitor and investigate fish populations and distribution. This is the only available recognised method to assess fish populations within catchments. We principally use this technique to assess salmon and...
by Stuart Brabbs | Oct 2, 2014 | Electrofishing, General
We are taking part in a long term temperature study of the River Ayr catchment. To assist a PhD student in their research, we agreed to install temperature data loggers in carefully chosen locations across the catchment. These data loggers will be active for 20 years...
by Stuart Brabbs | Oct 1, 2014 | Conservation, Electrofishing
Iberdrola are currently installing a power line between Coylton and Dalmellington passing through Kyle Forest en route. We were asked to proved some guidance for water crossing points and duly attended a meeting with their environmental team where we highlighted that...
by Stuart Brabbs | Sep 27, 2014 | Electrofishing, General
We had planned to visit Loch Doon burns again today but plans changed slightly this morning and we decided that time was too limited to do this justice. Instead we headed to the Meikleholm Burn at Patna where we have arranged a contractor to install fencing (part...
by Stuart Brabbs | Sep 25, 2014 | Electrofishing, General
Until we get rain, today was the last visit to the upper irvine. We set up a series of timed sites to allow us to return and monitor the juvenile population over the next few years. Starting at Hurlford and working upstream, the sites chosen were typical run riffle...
by Stuart Brabbs | Sep 23, 2014 | Electrofishing, General
We moved further upstream on the Irvine this morning and fished many sites new to me. This has been a great learning experience for the Trust and I hope anglers alike. From a quick assessment of today’s results, there are winners and loser…. rather, there...