One of our reserve staff spotted this water rail feeding in a bay at Hickling after being alerted by it's distinctive call 😲 These birds are secretive and rarely seen, often hiding in the reedbed, so this is really cool to see! 😶‍🌫️ Matt Wickens 📽️

Two years ago, beavers were officially recognised as native species in England... but why are they still waiting to return to the wild? 🦫 Today we launch A vision for the return of beavers to England and Wales. 🐾 Find out more👉wtru.st/3yYgu6k (1/3) #BeaverVision

‘Beavers transform Devon’s River Otter – but how did they get there?’ Not just Devon.. beavers are back in swathes of Britain half a millennium after our ancestors wiped them out. This is one of the great people-powered nature restoration stories ever. theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Great job just now on BBC Radio 4 Today Matt

Did you know that beavers work their magic in every major river catchment in Wales, Scotland and England⁉️ Find out more about these incredible mammals and why we need to bring them back to the wild🐾 wtru.st/3XcOF3o

Beavers are recognised as native species in England, but are still not allowed in the wild even though they bring so many benefits to our natural world. That’s why we’re asking the UK Government to publish an ambitious reintroduction strategy! Read more 👉 wtru.st/3yYgu6k

I wrote this for the The Guardian in 2015. Tragically, it is still very relevant, and yet rarely discussed... theguardian.com/environment/20…

This would be a mistake - I am sure Defra ministers are fighting the good fight

Lovin' this!

This is very disappointing and, at the end of the day, it's a false economy... ...because nature friendly farming boosts the economy, reduces flood risk, supports food production, and is good for the nation's health theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Great news! Cumbria Wildlife Trust to rewild Skiddaw with temperate rainforest channel4.com/news/exclusive… via Channel 4 News Craig Bennett

📢 INCREDIBLE news – together, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect 3000 acres of land for nature! Could you donate to make this epic project a reality? 👇 wtru.st/Skiddaw-Forest… #SkiddawForest #Appeal #Donate #Cumbria #LakeDistrict

The The Wildlife Trusts has acquired Skiddaw! This landscape, which is treasured by so many, will see restoration of peatlands, woodlands and more. Let there be no doubt, this is a milestone moment for nature restoration in @LakeDistrictNPA and beyond. theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

Guy Shrubsole Channel 4 News Craig Bennett If people would like to donate to make this epic dream a reality, they can do so here! 👇 wtru.st/Skiddaw-Forest…

We rather chuffed to have announced this today CumbriaWildlifeTrust The Wildlife Trusts Thank you to Aviva plc for making it possible! theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

How we're feeling after all of your incredible support yesterday...😊😊 There's still a long way to go with our #SkiddawForest fundraiser, but we're on our way to protecting this wonderful landscape, thanks to you. (1/2) #Fundraiser #Skiddaw #Cumbria

We’re bringing beavers back! Which also means beautiful kits. These babies can't even dive due to all their fluff!! The Wildlife Trusts see this as a roaring success, so isn’t it time beavers were officially brought back to the wild? 💚 wtru.st/3yYgu6k