Beavers released in Hampshire for first time in 400 years

[nigelp]

This looks like a great project. They are also looking at an Isle of Wight release later this year.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-64263240

 

[SCOMAN]

We have them up here in at least four locations within 8 miles. They are brutal in their handiwork and I can see why people would get upset but I think the re-introduction planned and unplanned is great.

 

[nigelp]

We have them up here in at least four locations within 8 miles. They are brutal in their handiwork and I can see why people would get upset but I think the re-introduction planned and unplanned is great.

Are you able to get close enough to actually see them? That would be fantastic.

They seem to be released into very compounds but I guess their bio engineering can affect areas up and downs stream of that. I’m all for it and hope they release more.

 

[SCOMAN]

The release here was a while back, I think it was Knapdale. My wife's uncle was part of the environmental impact report I understand. I've had them on wildlife cam a few times and had eyes on once. The key is dawn/dusk although I understand the canoe safari's on the Tay at Perth see them regularly throughout the day. I had a drone up looking for the lodge but if the area isn't suitable to build a lodge they'll take over holes in a bank. They'll strip a fairly large tree of bark in a few days except the bit of the bottom which they can't reach. If it's birch it means there's lots of fire starting material I refer to it as 'beaver birch'.

 

[nigelp]

Thank you. That did make me laugh, especially when they scratch themselves. What lovely animals.

 

[bearbait]

I think that that film should probably have a PG rating? It's verging on beaver porn!

Very nice to see them, though.

 

[Broch]

A great project overall - but, without wishing to start the repeat of arguments on another thread, this is an example of a very rich individual doing something with their own money and by 'land ownership' that the Government (any British Government) cannot do.

 

[nigelp]

A great project overall - but, without wishing to start the repeat of arguments on another thread, this is an example of a very rich individual doing something with their own money and by 'land ownership' that the Government (any British Government) cannot do.

It is at least a ‘proper’ and genuine conservation effort and a form philanthropic endeavour I can get behind. It is being managed and supported the local wildlife trust etc.

 

[TeeDee]

Are you able to get close enough to actually see them? That would be fantastic.

They seem to be released into very compounds but I guess their bio engineering can affect areas up and downs stream of that. I’m all for it and hope they release more.

These were taken by my own fair ( if somewhat shaky hand )

( My Beavers are in full Technicolor... )

 

[nigelp]

Very nice Beaver action.

 

[Broch]

Yep, TeeDee's obviously training to be a wildlife cameraman

 

[Tony]

Great vids thanks folks, enjoyed them

 

[bearbait]

Very calming effect, watching them going about their lawful business. Ta.

 

[TLM]

Beavers are apparently doing their share in defending Ukraine, against the Belorussian border the large swampy areas are wetter than usual because no one has broken beaver dams there during the war.

 

[TeeDee]

Yep, TeeDee's obviously training to be a wildlife cameraman

We say ' Camera Operator ' Broch..

 

[Broch]

We say ' Camera Operator ' Broch..

I always thought you were happy in your skin

 

[nigelp]

Beaver operator?

 

[Broch]

Beaver operator?

Don't go there!