The future of beavers in England
Could wild beavers soon return to England’s waters? A landmark consultation has been launched to set the course for the future of beavers in England. Read on to find out out how you can contribute.
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Volunteer Voices: Megan’s first week
Join RSPB Haweswater’s first residential volunteer of 2021, Megan Jones, for an insight into her first week on the reserve.
Holes in the map, part 9: Wolves
In the final part of our series about species missing from the Lake District, Site Manager Lee Schofield takes on the wolf. A ruined stone building known as Low Loup perches on a fellside shoulder of Mardale Common, high above Haweswater reservoir. It lacks only a roof, and sheep use it to shelter from the wind, keeping its packed earth floor tightly nibbled. The ruin makes a popular photo opportunity,… Read More »Holes in the map, part 9: Wolves
Holes in the map, part 8: Ospreys, goshawks & kites
Part 8 of our series about the Lake District’s missing wildlife, written by Haweswater Site Manager Lee Schofield, strikes a cheerier tone and focuses on three avian conservation success stories. Back in the summer I took a walk with my kids to the summit of Dodd. Soaking up the views over Bassenthwaite, we spotted a big black and white bird flying on angled wings over the water below. At first,… Read More »Holes in the map, part 8: Ospreys, goshawks & kites
Macrofungi of Haweswater’s Mirkside
Delve into the fascinating Kingdom of Haweswater’s fungi in this new report by Cumbria Fungi Group, following extensive surveys undertaken in Merkside Wood.
Holes in the map, part 7: Wildcat
In part 7 of our series about the Lake District’s missing wildlife, Site Manager Lee Schofield writes about the wildcat, a species that was common in our woods and fells until surprisingly recently. Somewhere between the muddy wild boars and the grumpy looking eagle owls at the Lake District Wildlife Park sits a wood and wire enclosure with a tangle of pine branches inside. If you look long enough, you… Read More »Holes in the map, part 7: Wildcat
End of year Q&A with the RSPB Haweswater team
A personal insight into the favourite wild moments of 2020, and exciting prospects for 2021, from some of the RSPB Haweswater team.
Holes in the map, part 6: Pine Marten
In the sixth installment of the series about specices missing from the Lake District, Site Manager Lee Schofield focuses on one of our most elusive native predators, the pine marten. At five o’clock in the morning, I crept downstairs with my early-rising son, hoping not to wake my wife and daughter sleeping above. We snuck into the living room of our holiday cottage on the shore of Loch Linhe, keeping… Read More »Holes in the map, part 6: Pine Marten
RSPB Haweswater to help lead green recovery in the Lake District
The Government has today announced that RSPB Haweswater will receive funds to set-up the largest native tree and wildflower nursery in the Lake District; creating vital new jobs while helping to restore upland habitats.
Holes in the map, part 5: Water Vole
The fifth part of the series focusing on species missing from the Lake District, Site Manager Lee Schofield looks for water voles. For aeons, The Lake District and its abundance of lakes, becks, tarns, ditches, bogs and ponds was heaven for water voles, one of the UK’s most endearing small mammals. Made famous by the affable and breezy character of Ratty in The Wind in the Willows, water vole’s relationship… Read More »Holes in the map, part 5: Water Vole