Beaver Lodge – Live from Holnicote Estate, Somerset

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In January 2020, an adult pair of Eurasian beavers called Grylls and Yogi were released at the Holnicote Estate in Somerset, England, to improve flood management and support the health of rivers and streams. They are helping to restore biodiversity loss, slow the flow of water and manage the effects of climate change.

The team at Holnicote are closely monitoring how the beavers change the environment around them by creating dams and deep pools of water. This mosaic habitat has created homes for lots of other wildlife, including amphibians, bats, otters and birds (kingfisher, dipper and waterfowl).

Let us know what wildlife you spot in the chat – so far we've seen beavers, otters, kingfisher, great spotted woodpecker, barn owl and more!

With thanks to...
- Bloomberg Philanthropies, for supporting this project through their Digital Accelerator, allowing us to improve our technology infrastructure so we can help you connect with the UK's nature and heritage.
- Admiral, for their support of nature based solutions at Holnicote, Eryri and the Lake District

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS AN UNFILTERED LIVE CAMERA AND VIEWERS MAY SEE FIGHTING, MATING AND SCENES OF A DISTRESSING NATURE.

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This live camera provides an intimate window into the daily lives of Eurasian beavers at Holnicote Estate, capturing them as they swim, forage, and engineer their environment. Watch for beaver activity, otters, kingfishers, and diverse wetland wildlife in this important restoration project that demonstrates how nature-based solutions support biodiversity and climate resilience.