Argaty Red Kites

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

There is something very wrong at the heart of NatureScot SOMETIMES I wonder what sort of democracy Scotland really is

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...

Aw thanks Jackie. Hope you’ll enjoy!

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...

There is something very wrong at the heart of NatureScot SOMETIMES I wonder what sort of democracy Scotland really is

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...

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...

Thanks Ashley!

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

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...

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

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

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!

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

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...

Government Scraps Construction Project After Beavers Finish The Job Themselves “The beavers beat [us] to it ..."

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...