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Beavers in Scotland
It looks to me that beavers are still being shot in Scotland, but that following a judicial review, from 2021 the Scottish Government supported translocation over shooting. However, this article from 19 June 2023 says that 63 beavers were killed in 2022 under licence, and that 38 people hold... -
Beavers in Scotland
That's great to know about future releases - Insh Marshes release will be great and more accessible for many people. I hope we start to see releases in Scotland south of the Clyde and Forth watersheds too. I'm actually kind of hoping descendants of those released in Loch Lomond might find... -
Beavers in Scotland
Beavers' range expanded again as they have just been reintroduced to the Cairngorms. Sorry if you can't see the embedded link, but it contains a video showing them being released into the water. https://x.com/cairngormsnews/status/1737382327120973920?s=20 Edited to add link to article about it... -
Beavers in Scotland
Great to see beavers continuing to expand their territories in Scotland, with this tweet saying they've made their way to 460 m on Ben Lawers. Here's one of the three photos on the tweet showing the dam. Just imagine all the young fish and amphibians growing in the pools around the dam as well... -
Beavers in Scotland
The RSPB released beavers into their Loch Lomond reserve a few weeks ago and they've announced that two of the kits have died. One can't be found, but a post-mortem on the other said it was predated by an otter. I must admit I wasn't aware that otters would prey upon beavers.