Hoggy, Hoggy, Hoggy!

As some of you may know, I am the chair of the Friends of Glasgow's LNRs and much of my time has been spent trying to fulfil the dream of installing BioHavens on Hogganfield Loch!

Well, the dream came true on Wednesday 6 April 2016.

I visited the loch on the Tuesday just to check out a few last minute details, managed a spot of birding and was rewarded with Sand Martin, Swallow and Chiffchaff.

On Wednesday the great day dawned, but sadly rain was not far away, yet the volunteers from the 'Friends' and Seven Lochs Project were not deterred.

With the crucial support of Simon and Andy from Frog Environmental, all five BioHavens were planted, launched and placed in position by 3pm.

The BioHavens come ready packed

 

Volunteers arrive for briefing

 

Volunteers prepare BioHaven

 

Planted BioHaven

 

BioHaven being launched

Welcome tea and coffee

Simon and Andy (Frog Environmental) place BioHaven in position

 

It was brilliant to be part of a team that managed to deliver the project on the day - a big well done to everyone that helped.

By Friday, I had dried out and couldn't resist making another visit just to see how the BioHavens were doing; and they looked good.

BioHavens in place

I also saw and heard my first Willow Warbler of the year and a quick tally of the birds seen over the 3 days at Hogganfield resulted in an excellent count of 43 species plus Roe Deer!

Hoggy, Hoggy, Hoggy - I just love the place!