Frome Beaver Watch

13/03/2026

Tales behind the tail 🦫

Featuring both Eurasian and North American Beavers.

Special thanks to; oneWildlifer, Mike’s photos and videos of beavers (Mike Digout), Gemma Annan and Dylan Beckham (on Instagram), Dolly Jorgensen on Instagram and Tony-ot Beaver-h for their photos and footage.

All other footage is always my own unless otherwise labelled.

Sources:

Rosell, F. & Campbell-Palmer, R.
Beavers: Ecology, Behaviour, Conservation and Management.

Platearius, Livre des simples médecines, c. 1480. Paris, BnF, Français 12322, folio 188.

Müller-Schwarze, D. (2011) The Beaver: Its Life and Impact.

Mayer et al. (2020) Landscape structure and population density affect intraspecific aggression in beavers - Ecology and Evolution - Wiley Online Library

Jørgensen, D. (2014) Beaver for Lent – The Return of Native Nordic Fauna.

Dytkowicz et al. (2024) Individual recognition of Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber) by their tail patterns using a computer-assisted pattern-identification algorithm.

Beaver Trust

03/03/2026

🦔 Sick or injured hedgehog? Would you know what to do?

Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre is bringing their 1-day Hedgehog First Aid & Rehabilitation Course to Frome Town Hall!

🗓 Saturday 14th March 2026
📍 Frome Town Hall, Christchurch Street West, BA11 1EB
💷 £80
https://www.keyfordhedgehogrescue.uk/events?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQTeSpjbGNrBBN4rGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHsaj_DjH6HVb9IZqDzSVonyemWWN4F7XUt_dZyV6S4zNcMSTxh2H38iR5ySF_aem_BMENRU-jQy4JoQ5TDglgGw

Learn:
🩺Initial assessment
🩹Wound care
💧Fluid therapy (hands-on practical using cadavers)
🦟 Parasites & diet
🏥 Ongoing care, rehab & release
⚖️ Legal aspects & zoonotic risks

Perfect for carers, rescue volunteers, vets & vet nurses.

⚠️ Clinical course. Includes graphic images and cadavers. Not suitable for children.

✨ Full-colour course book
✨ Certificate of completion
✨ Expert tutors
🎟 Limited spaces

If cost is an issue, please message Keyford Hedgehog Rescue & Rehab

21/02/2026

What do I do if I find a deceased beaver?

Sadly, our dear departed furball is still on the A36.

If you find a dead beaver:

📍 Note the exact location (Google Maps or Grid Reference Finder).

📞 Report it to Natural England:
0300 060 3900
[email protected]

They will pass the details to their team to decide on safe collection and post-mortem at ZSL.

If you have already recovered/are thinking of recovering the beaver, email:

📧 [email protected]

They will arrange courier collection and send packaging instructions and the required form.

Keep in mind though:

• It can't be stored at a domestic property. The beaver will need to be kept in either a building where animals and the elements can't get to it, or a fridge not used for food. (Natural England has suggested somewhere like a vet may be able to store it).

• The courier is usually next day (depending on when the beaver was retrieved)

• You will need three large heavy duty compactor bags. Nitrile gloves and a mask while retrieving the beaver (ideally at the scene if it's safe to do so).

There is no licensing issue with holding a beaver for collection, but recovery, especially from roads, is at your own risk.

If you can help, please contact Natural England at [email protected]
or email me and I'll connect you with them:
Sophie – Frome Beaver Watch
[email protected]

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