The first beaver kit to be born in the county for over 400 years has been welcomed in North Lincolnshire.
Wildlife illustrator Hannah Dale has excitedly announced the arrival of the beaver kit born on her and her husband’s farm, which they have been rewilding since 2019.
A pair of beavers were released into a 70 acre enclosure on the farm in December 2023, to supercharge the development of wetland habitat.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome the newest arrival to our rewilding project — the first beaver kit to be born in Lincolnshire in over 400 years,” says Hannah.
“We caught our first glimpse on 12th June, and so far we’ve only seen one, but beavers often have more than one kit, so we’re keeping our eyes peeled.”
Beavers are a native species that were hunted to extinction in the UK. They play a major role in boosting biodiversity and managing water flow, which can help reduce flooding.
Hannah added: “Since we introduced a pair back in December 2023, it’s amazing to see how much they’ve already transformed the landscape. We’re so excited that their family is growing and can’t wait to watch them shape this habitat in the years to come.”
To learn more about her rewilding journey, read Lincolnshire Today’s interview with Hannah Dale, here.
