So this blog is probably telling you that I am Paul Turner but I’m actually Kirsty Godsman, the new Information Assistant at Forsinard. Hello! I have been here for a few weeks now and I am really looking forward to spending my summer here. You will probably find me in the visitor centre at Forsinard or out on the reserves leading guided walks (just in case you didn’t know, the guided walks will be running twice a week from May until the end of August). We are still sorting out the details for the guided walks so watch this space for more information! I should mention that the visitor centre is now open but we have painters working on it to spruce it up as part of our spring cleaning.
Despite the snowy weather, breeding birds continue to arrive and in preparation for the return of divers (not of the scuba diving variety) we have added a new raft to one of our lochs. Diver rafts act like artificial islands that rise and fall with changes in water level and offer divers protection from predation and rapid changes in water level.
Forsinard has its first event of the year coming up with Easter Sunday on its way. We will be out on the Dubh Lochan trail hunting for frogs (with prizes to be won!) and there will be a guided walk on the Forsinain trail. I am hoping the weather will brighten up for it but I have to admit, despite the snow, it is beautiful here at the moment. Have a look at the events section of the reserve page www.rspb.org.uk/forsinard for more information.
Spring at Forsinard! Hot and sunny last week, snow and ice this week!
A snowy Dubh Lochan Trail
Lovely view for a picnic, if a bit chilly! Pools on the Dubh Lochan Trail looking across to Ben Griam Beg
It might not look like much but add some turf to the raft on the trailer and this is the latest thing in Loon accommodation!