We have led so many great beaver walks this season.
The family on the Dubh Loch have been so reliable for showing up for us on our weekly walks. There is a wee kit, born this year, who already seems very independent. We have spotted it swimming along with a piece of bracken in its mouth - it’s a useful green flag to look out for for those struggling to spot a beaver!
Beaver watching on the Dubh Loch
The beavers’ dam on the Dubh Loch is in good condition, they are clearly working on it nightly.
Sometimes beavers are spotted there too - one happy client even got a shot of a beaver swimming underwater!
Beaver lodge on the Dubh Loch
This beautiful wetland was first created by a previous generation of beavers, early in the original Beaver Trial period.
One dam on the outflow of the Dubh Loch was all it took to flood this vast area, creating a habitat teeming with toads, fish, water birds, wetland plants and invertebrates. It has been intermittently occupied by beavers ever since, sometimes visited only for foraging and to mark a family’s territory. The current tenants renovated their impressive lodge last year and it has proven a great place for them to rear their kits.
Despite the boardwalk falling into disrepair, (if only the beavers could build a new one!), we continue to have great views of this thriving family enjoying their wetland home.
For anyone interested in joining us on a beaver walk, see our guided walks and experiences.
