Thanks @keithbroomfield.bsky.social for the kind words about Waters of Life (due out ONE WEEK TODAY - 1 May!) Keith is one of our favourite nature writers For more info on his amazing books please visit: keithbroomfield.com @birlinn.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @jamesnairne.bsky.social

Thanks @markavery.bsky.social - this time for publishing The Great Beaver Betrayal - my article on the Glen Affric beaver saga. As criticism mounts @naturescot.bsky.social must explain its decisions & rebuild relationships with conservation. @iolowilliams.bsky.social @raptorpersuk.bsky.social

Mark Avery@markavery.bsky.social · last yr.

Guest blog: The Great Beaver Betrayal by Tom Bowser of @argatyredkites.bsky.social Blog link: markavery.info/2025/04/22/g... @naturescot.bsky.social #beaver #rewilding #reintroduction @treesforlife.bsky.social #affric @raptorpersuk.bsky.social #scotland @iolowilliams.bsky.social

Tom Bowser of @argatyredkites.bsky.social sounds off about an unexplained delay in licensing a beaver release. The restoration of our depleted fauna is hardly going to happen while regulators like @naturescot.bsky.social appear to dither, delay and prevaricate. www.thenational.scot/comment/2508...

There is something very wrong at the heart of NatureScot

SOMETIMES I wonder what sort of democracy Scotland really is

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Glen Affric is ready for beavers. Why isn’t @NatureScot ? The question on everyone’s lips as nature agency defies local community & stalls historic reintroduction. Why is democracy being so blatantly defied? Our thoughts in @thenationalnews.com www.thenational.scot/comment/2508...

“A thought provoking and inspiring account of one man’s efforts to further the interests of beavers in Scotland. This book makes a significant contribution to an important discussion of what natural Scotland should be.” Thanks @UndiscoveredScotland www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usreviews/bo...

Our nature agency @naturescot.bsky.social is failing Scotland's people and wildlife. Tom Bowser @argatyredkites.bsky.social calls out NatureScot for stalling beaver reintroductions: “Something is very wrong at the heart of NatureScot.” 🦫 Read more 👉 www.thenational.scot/comment/2508...

There is something very wrong at the heart of NatureScot

SOMETIMES I wonder what sort of democracy Scotland really is

thenational.scot

So pleased to unveil the cover of my new book Waters of Life: Fighting for Scotland’s Beavers. It tells the story of beavers in Scotland & our attempts to spare them a death sentence by relocating them to the safety of our farm. Pre-order your copy now birlinn.co.uk/product/wate...

With all this talk of beavers, here’s a reminder that @argatyredkites.bsky.social have carefully reintroduced some onto their land in Perthshire. It’s very easy to visit, have a look at them and learn about their impact on biodiversity. www.thetimes.com/article/c5e0...

Who needs Canada? On the trail of Scotland’s secretive stars

Beavers and red kites abound at a Perthshire farm that’s helping rewild the country — and there’s enough room for the whole family to stay, writes Ashley Davies

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Major news: UK government pledges support for wild beaver reintroductions in England! Well done to all of those who’ve fought so hard for so long to make this happen. www.theguardian.com/environment/... @jamesnairne.bsky.social @beavertrust.bsky.social

Beaver releases into wild to be allowed in England for first time in centuries

Exclusive: Government to grant nature groups a licence for release of rodent species after earlier setbacks

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I have wanted to visit @argatyredkites.bsky.social for a long time and it didn’t disappoint! The red kites were amazing and learning more about the history of Argaty was fascinating. #RSPB #UKBirding #Birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #UKwildlife #BirdingScotland #Nature

Look what came in the post! After a great deal of writing and even more editing, the “difficult second book” is at final proof stage! Waters of Life - coming this May - more info anon. @birlinn.bsky.social @jamesnairne.bsky.social

🦸‍♂️ Not all fencers carry swords. 💪 Heroic team efforts this week to get the last of our #NatureRestorationFund riparian action zones fenced off. 🌳 These fences will keep livestock back from the Argaty Burn, keeping the water clean, banks stable and allowing our newly planted trees to grow.

It’s always a pleasure to have a visit from @andyhowardphoto.bsky.social & a joy to see his beautiful photos. These gorgeous squirrel & kite shots were taken from our hides on Sunday. Enjoy! @thephotohour.bsky.social @clarehartephoto.bsky.social @naturescotland.bsky.social

Fun collection of red squirrel and woodland birds from Dorothy Thomson #nature #naturephoto #wildlife #scotland

In recent weeks, we have seen high numbers of red kites, coming to the daily feed. @chris_bell_photography caught these beautiful shots in the winter sun. Great job!

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Living with lynx — the potential reintroduction of carnivores such as lynx to these islands

The idea of coming face to face with a wolf or lynx on walks through Irish forests and hills fills me with wonder and anticipation says environmental social scientist Jonny Hanson

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Lovin' the story from #Czechia "The #beavers beat [us] to it, saving us CZK 30 million” “They built the dams without any project documentation and for free." www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/g...

Government Scraps Construction Project After Beavers Finish The Job Themselves

“The beavers beat [us] to it ..."

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