The Opening season has long gone but the FAA still awaits it first fish. Indeed, it would welcome some kelts for action amongst the members. Water temperatures were higher in the sea than in the river and has probably resulted in fish waiting at the estuary for warmer river conditions.
This would also explain the large numbers of seals gathering on both shores of Findhorn. With no Finnock or Mackerel to keep the daily food requirements at bay, it may well be to the detriment of fresh Spring Salmon and/or kelts. Pictures and numbers of seals are being recorded by the Secretary for onward transmission to the River Board.
Water levels have now also fallen back and the lower river resembles summer levels.
Work continues on the flood alleviation and it is reported that the contractors are slightly behind programme on the road works but ahead of programme on the tree felling and gravel extraction.
06 March 2013
February Report
