WSFT is a fisheries trust based in North-west Scotland. Concerned with the conservation of all native fish species - Salmon, Trout, Eel, Charr and Ferox.
Sutherland
Joined August 2010
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WSFTrust retweeted
Hot tip!
Using water from the hot tap to clean boats, clothing & equipment helps to keep your kit free of #InvasiveSpecies and #Diseases
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nonnativespecies.org/checkcl… #CheckCleanDry
WSFTrust retweeted
Going angling 🎣 boating ⛵️or paddling 🛶 abroad?
Keep your kit clean so you don't accidentally spread invasive plants, animals or diseases which can block waterways and kill fish.
After you leave the water, remember to:
🔎Check
🚿Clean
☀️Dry
nonnativespecies.org/checkcl…
Field work is not going well this year - too much water! - although when we can get out it's good. Moy was a great chance to catch up with friends old and new, while the craic at sweep netting keeps us all going (amazing volunteers that brave all to help and entertain).
Good to get out and about, although the weather hasn't been too kind. Still, electrofishing has started, along with some invasives work and sweep netting. Fingers crossed that summer eventually arrives :)
If something could go wrong it did, but excited to note that the materials for the eel passes are finally here. Can't move in the office, but really looking forward to getting them fitted and hopefully start to see elvers in the upper catchment :) #NatureRestorationFund
I guess that the electrofishing season has started - rain, mist and general meh! I guess it's good for the fishermen, just not for the biologists. At least June let us get the sweep netting finished, and a nice walk round the Durness limestone lochs to look at management options.
WSFTrust retweeted
🎣🛶⛵️have you been out on the water over the weekend? Make sure you remember to:
🔎Check
🚿Clean
☀️Dry
your kit before you use it again to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals.
Find out more at nonnativespecies.org/checkcl… #CheckCleanDry
ALT Cartoon of a canoe and net with red rings highlighting where aquatic plants are attached
WSFTrust retweeted
Killer shrimp are tiny but aggressive. They attack and kill native species including fish eggs.
Help prevent the spread of these and other invasive species, remember to #CheckCleanDry your kit after you leave the water.
nonnativespecies.org/checkcl…
ALT A wader covered in killer shrimp
The end of another successful smolt trapping season. No peak in numbers observed, but a steady stream throughout the sampling period. Many thanks to Colin, SCENE, for the use of the trap and to the Estate for their help with everything.
A very successful round of sweep netting - lovely fish, good weather and great craic. Still buzzing :)
This are getting busy now, with 2 smolt traps running, but great to see some lovely fish passing through. Good to get some decent weather as well - although less of the bitey things would be appreciated!
...and just like that, field work has started. We managed to get the weather and excellent help. Thanks to everyone that turned out, get in touch if you'd like to volunteer.
WSFTrust retweeted
Hot tip!
Using water from the hot tap to clean boats, clothing & equipment helps to keep your kit free of #InvasiveSpecies and #Diseases
🎣🛶⛵️
nonnativespecies.org/checkcl… #CheckCleanDry
WSFTrust retweeted
🎣🛶⛵️have you been out on the water over the #bankholiday weekend? Make sure you remember to:
🔎Check
🚿Clean
☀️Dry
your kit before using it again to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals.
Find out more at nonnativespecies.org/checkcl… #CheckCleanDry
ALT Cartoon of a canoe and net with red rings highlighting plants attached to them
#FridayChallenge As the last one of the season, I'm going back in time. This was sent in by an angler but apologies as I can't remember who. A lovely photo, but can you identify the beat?
#FridayChallenge Out for a walk yesterday checking out a possible restoration project, and boy did we get the weather. However, can you work out where we were?
