And the Government becoming beaver fans, whilst laudable in itself, cannot diminish the risks to nature within the current Bill, as the anti bat and newt rhetoric demonstrates. But look, beavers!

Was at the London Wetland Centre yesterday. Sand martin nests being rediscovered and worked on furiously by dozens of birds. Magical on so many levels

I suspect has spotted something in the sky and checking whether friend or foe

I love this pic. Says everything about these magnificent birds, their ideal habitat, the strength of the pair bond - wonderful!

Bit of a pity then that those of us who have been following it on terrestrial TV in the UK for decades will be denied seeing it, unless we are prepared to cough up twice the price of an annual licence fee from 2026!

Must have tried the weather in the South East Luke and now off to South Devon for a warm up :)

Well said Richard

Indeed so David, but hope it's not a smokescreen!

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Thanks for the starter pack Mark. Came here myself yesterday as well

Good luck in Baku Martin and good to see you on here