Beavers are Back!

Keen to spot Beavers on your trip to Devon?
Beaver’s are now confirmed on three river systems in Devon - the Otter, the Tamar and the Taw.

Beavers are charismatic animals and are not that difficult to see, if you spend enough time by the river in the right areas. They are nocturnal for much of the year, but during the lighter evenings they can be seen during daylight hours, especially from late afternoon to early evening, and – for early risers – soon after dawn.

Top tip: We would recommend taking a pair of binoculars with you if possible – as well as beavers, you might spot an otter or some of the resident birds on the rivers: kingfishers, dippers and grey wagtails.

Did you know? Beavers can swim at speeds of up to five miles per hour and hold their breath for up to 15 minutes. They even have a pair of swimming goggles – extra eyelids (called nictitating membranes) that are transparent, which they can close when they’re underwater!

For more information use The Devon Wildlife Trust’s website - https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/