Complain about this comment (Comment number 16). It’s one of the things … Perhaps the most foolproof location for otters is the Isle of Mull. If you really want to see otters at Gilfach farm, schedule your visit between October to December. Most otters live in dens — built by other animals, such as beavers — that are dug into the ground that have many channels and dry inner chambers. Exercise and the vaccine. Have you seen otters during the day? Maybe it was too hard for them? Complain about this comment (Comment number 17), Myself and a photographer friend where looking for Barn Owls at Tophill Low nature reserve in East Yorkshire a few weeks ago, I spotted the Otter about an hour before sunset. Read more. [an error occurred while processing this directive]. In warmer months, they are most active between dusk and dawn. In January this year we were by the riverside at Blackpool Mill near Tenby and an otter swam under the ice at the waters edge and came out onto the bank just three feet away. The invasive American mink also has five toes, but the pads are much narrower and the claws more pointed. Now is the time to reinvest in our health by getting the nation active. Although otters are most active at nighttime, the footage confirms that this beautiful site does indeed play host to these sought-after creatures and so otter seekers are in with a great chance of catching a glimpse of them, even in the day. Otters have five claws so it’s easy to tell an otter footprint from most other animals. Excellent and lithe swimmers, the young are in the water by 10 weeks of age. It grows from 4.9 to 5.9 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) long. Mothers will continue to float on their backs, nurse their young and teach them to swim and hunt. Welcome to the BBC Nature UK blog, the home of Springwatch and Autumnwatch. 22/7/2010 - Today I was feeding some ducks on the Calder & Hebble navigation just outside Sowerby Bridge when one of them was pulled under the water from below "jaws" style. Complain about this comment (Comment number 7). They have been heard early last week at at midnight, so hopefully we may get to see them again soon.Video footage and a couple of still shots were taken and can bee seen on flickr. The one sighting was on the River Teme in Ludlow (it had caught a fish and ate it rather noisily) and the other more surprisingly, or maybe not, was on the tidal part of the River Wharfe just north of Cawood in North Yorkshire. What about you eagled-eyed Springwatchers? Can otters use tools? What a moment! Clawless otters are mainly nocturnal, though some individuals may be active during the day in remote areas that are free of human disturbance. Sea otters are unique in the otter family as the only species to give birth in the water. Otters are closely related to badgers. We lived for 20+ years on the banks of the River Severn just outside Welshpool (and sometimes in the river ......). I live in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders and we have had Otters in the Galawater for several years now. Most otters have small ears, small eyes, and large noses. Complain about this comment (Comment number 14). Both days were around 9.00 - 9.30 in the morning. Otter, any of 13–14 species of semiaquatic mammals that belong to the weasel family and are noted for their playfulness. River otters may be either diurnal or nocturnal; most are generally more active at night. Two species are marine; the others live mostly in fresh water. project website:www.riverlife.org.uk. Otters are believed to be one of the most … Complain about this comment (Comment number 11). We regularly saw otters in the daytime, once a pair playing chase in the river, one memorable day when we had a party and a young otter entertained everyone for about 5 minutes by wandering back and forth on the opposite bank, and many times when we were crushing apples for the annual cider-making they were around and in clear sight. In order to address this problem we need to produce more education material, particularly for young people. Held every year during the last week in September, Sea Otter Awareness Week spotlights the important role of sea otters in nearshore ecosystems of the North Pacific Ocean. hide from humans and go nocturnal. Complain about this comment (Comment number 35). Yarmouth on May 31st,10, and a female otter on the M11 in Cambridgeshire in May. Other sea lochs along Scotland's west coast are similarly rich in otters, which can be seen foraging for food on the water's edge. Today, the species is flourishing across Scotland, and recovering well across the UK as waterways are cleaned up. They become much more nocturnal in the spring, summer, and fall seasons, and more diurnal during winter. Meet the Otters: 12:00pm – 12:30pm. During these months, otters come out and try catching the salmons in the waterfalls. (A pow in Dumfries & Galloway is a sort of tidal burn - ours runs into the River Nith.) BBC © 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sea otters are the exception, giving birth in the water. Here is a topic about which otters have taught me precious little. They’re most active at dusk and dawn. One of our local fellows has lots of footage of them and has been collecting info for about 6 years. Otters are very playful: Don’t be surprised when you see otters happily sliding. If an otter feels threatened, its heavy, muscular body and sharp claws are enough to overpower pets and small children. It makes its home in a burrow near the water's edge, and can thrive in river, lake, swamp, or estuary ecosystems. Complain about this comment (Comment number 21). Britain’s best wildlife holidays. In February this year I saw 4 otters hunting together from the viewing point in the Wildlife Centre. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Both days were around 9.00 - 9.30 in the morning. The Otter Trust released 117 captive-bred otters between 1983 and 1999, mostly on East Anglian rivers, but with some elsewhere. Giant otters are strictly diurnal. Otters are believed to be one of the most … Though it is the largest, it isn’t the heaviest. This was about midday. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Sea otters are considerably more aquatic and live in the ocean for most of their lives. These are some of the popular topics this blog covers. Most species live beside water, but river otters usually enter it only to hunt or travel, otherwise spending much of their time on land to prevent their fur becoming waterlogged. Haven't seen them for a month or so as the water is so low at the moment but hear them yipping most nights.Am sorry to report we have not seen a kingfisher since the winter. 4th July 2010I have just seen an otter on the River Dore in Herefordshire in Abbeydore. Blog. Found a dead dog otter on the A12 at Gt. COVID-19 News. Sea otters are the exception, giving birth in the water. We have a deep respect and love for all our animals, and we want to share that and our experiences with other people. A flock of ducks suddenly swimming rapidly one way, glancing over their shoulders, could be a sign of an otter nearby. I was delighted to see the otter but sad about the duck as it was an old friend who I fed frequently. (41 kilograms).The smallest otter is the Asian small-clawed otter, which grows up to 2.9 fee… Isle of Mull. Complain about this comment (Comment number 27). Please remain aware of how the otter is behaving. This also helps them to conserve energy. Keep an eye out around reedbeds too, where they often hunt. There are 13 identified species of Otters known. Speak to you next month! Newborns are only about 12cm long but grow quickly and can swim at three months. River Otters Are Active Predators. Sea otters can live up to 23 years in the wild. Read more. We have a "pow" running through our garden and see otters regularly during the day (early morning and evening) and hear them at night. the webcams last night and again this morning. Never took a pic, unfortunately, but a great picture in our minds. Clawless otters are mainly nocturnal, though some individuals may be active during the day in remote areas that are free of human disturbance. Complain about this comment (Comment number 12). Get ready for some awesome otter facts and photos. 1 Ecology of the European Otter. Like most wildlife, otters may be hostile when confronted. Complain about this comment (Comment number 35). But conservation efforts now mean that the otter is on the up. It's a place for us - and you - to talk about the UK's wonderful riches of nature right across the year. During the bad weather when it was really snowy a group of 4 otters were regularly seen on the Wensum, actually in town right outside The Wensum Lodge Hotel!! These are very important, as they are used to communicate with other otters. Complain about this comment (Comment number 24). The otter took 4 mallard ducklings of approx 2 weeks in age.The remaining 4 mallard ducklings are still present and we wish to know if the otter is likely to return for a second helping? Otters have their cubs in underground burrows, known as 'holts'. The pests can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh up to 30 pounds. One was at night 20+ years ago on the river Severn at Cound Lodge but the other two were in bright sunlight and were within 15 metres and were around for over 10 minutes (they were on the opposite bank). It was lucky my friend likes to keep a safe distance from the car in front or we wouldn't have seen it, & could possibly have squished it... We can't think why this secretive creature was out on such a blisteringly hot day, walking across a busy tarmac'd road - any ideas? Tammy Caldwel has over a decade of experience with almost every species that we have under our care. The other ducks scattered very quickly - An otter had the duck by the neck and sadly that was the end of the duck but I was amazed to see an otter hunting right in front of me in broad daylight on a canal near a town. Otters love to sunbath during the day and they are very active at night. The species of fish will vary depending on the location and habitat. Mainly active during the day, coastal otters generally have much smaller home ranges than their riverine counterparts, because of the abundance of … The Eurasian Otter is the only species of otter in the UK, occupying sea, rivers and lakes across the country. Otter Habitat and Behavior: Otters are found on almost every continent. Daily activities focus on feeding and grooming, interspersed with rest periods. This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. to take wildfowl. Whether you see an otter or not, you’ll head home with the positive effects of being immersed in nature all around you. On a recent visit to Dumfries, 5th June, we were lucky to see an adult otter, in the River Nith, Dumfries Town Centre, at 16.40 hrs, fishing next to the weir.Otter seemed unafraid as small crowd gathered to watch, indeed it came within 10/20ft on riverside walk, caught 2 eels, stayed in area for 45 mins, managed to get several good photos, informed Council Wildlife Officer who states, received several reports recently of otters in this area. Otters are most active at night . But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Reports now state that otters inhabit every county in the UK – great news for the otter! I swear he was GRINNING at the sound of my labrador going nuts in the house! 3 people) Their charming features are unparalleled, from their expressions to their use of tools. Chris and Kate saw a mother and cubs in broad daylight, https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_jensen1/4578576834/, Winterwatch: Share your stories, questions and photos, Winterwatch: Celebrating the best of our winter wildlife. "It's not physically possible for them to spread very quickly," said Yoxon. North American river otters, also called Canadian otters, have long, muscular, streamlined bodies with short legs and fully webbed feet bearing non-retractable claws. Otter Habitat and Behavior: Otters are found on almost every continent. ...not just because I read Wind in the Willows as a child...And now a cull? Otters can dive 300 feet down in water while looking for food. Diet often varies seasonally or locally, depending on which prey is available. Single otters seen on a regular basis on the Usk & under the main bridge coming into Brecon in Wales.Mother & cubs seen at night & seemingly not at all worried by humans.They were reintroduced a number of years ago on the Honddu river a tributary of the Usk & appear to be thriving. What it means to be an otter, an emerging tribe for gay men, is rather open to debate. I've seen otters in the River Teifi at Cardigan Town bridge and further up river in the Teifi Marshes Wildlife Centre 8 times over the last year. Contact Paul Wilkinson at enquiries.westmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk. Mink are voracious carnivores that punch well above their weight for their size and are probably responsible for the severely low numbers of Moorhen within Calderdale. Immediate medical help is needed for any scratches or bites. I have only ever seen 3 otters in the wild. They tend to hunt more in the water than on land because it is easier for them to do so. It was a youngish otter, not full sized. They have a streamlined and cylindrical muscular tail and webbed feet. And like human parents, otter parents are juggling enough as it is with their pups -- they don't have time to juggle rocks. Sigh. These otters have brown-to-gray fur, and their undersides are a lighter, silvery shade. Complain about this comment (Comment number 15). Yesterday 16th Nov 2010, 0830hrs, west bank of Friers Carse on the River Nith, I just left the Riding Stones fishing pool & was walking north when I saw an otter, easily 4' + (not a fishermans tale haha). we live 2 miles north of north walsham norfolk, 8 miles from hickling norfolk were we have seen CRANES before. Otters are some of the most adorable aquatic animals. Photo Courtesy of Tim Brown. Humans are the main predator of Otters due to hunting for their pelts. Conserving Natura 2000 Rivers 2. Mink are, (unfortunately), very widespread along the Calder and Ryburn valleys, despite intensive efforts to remove them. However, they can bite and they can fight with their tails so … The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), also known as the European otter, Eurasian river otter, common otter, and Old World otter, is a semiaquatic mammal native to Eurasia.The most widely distributed member of the otter subfamily (Lutrinae) of the weasel family (Mustelidae), it is found in the waterways and coasts of Europe, many parts of Asia, and parts of northern Africa. Coastal otters are sometimes called ‘sea otters’, but they are exactly the same species as the animals that live further inland. An adult otter will be … https://www.gov.uk/guidance/otters-protection-surveys-and-licences Aconite. Sea otters are generally diurnal. On the last Saturday in March we were walking alongside the river Dee at Erbistock Water Mill, it was 9.30am, when an Otter swam towards us on the bank of the Mill Pool. The playful North American river otter is equally at home in the water and on land. Complain about this comment (Comment number 8), Hi On the river stourLNR Bournemouth Dorset we have been seeing and taking their pictures for awhile now.The usual time we see them is when the river is abit higher then normal and the time of day has been about mid-morning & mid-afternoon.There are some pictures on the Stour Valley Supporters website.Great show CU, Complain about this comment (Comment number 9), I have seen three otters at leighton moss n r in the lakes lots of times this year. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. I haven't seen an otter in daylight, but yesterday (Weds 2nd June) at 4.30pm my friend & I saw a MOLE crossing the A259 between Chichester & Bognor Regis (West Sussex). Our mission- Why do we raise and care for these exotics? Mating occurs at any time of the year and females give birth to 2 – 3 cubs, usually between May and August. A real treat for otter fans and lovers of nature and wildlife. Otters also have an acute sense of smell! Helping Otters in the UK. An Otter can remain under water for up to 4 minutes. Otters are slow to reproduce and most mothers only bear two sets of cubs in their lifetime. A family of river otters at night. disturbed a site, the higher the possibility that otters may use otherwise sub-optimal sites for resting. They come in many sizes. Otters are active hunters, chasing prey in the water or searching the beds of rivers, lakes or the seas. Otters occupy large home ranges – up to 40km along a river for a male otter but less than half that for a female. During winter, otters are active during the daytime. Winnall Moors The camera, positioned on the banks of the brook that leads into the River Trent, has recently captured numerous images of otter activity. Otter babies are called pups. The best time to see them is later in the year when the salmon run and the kits are a bit older but you can see their trails next to the river, and during winter, when the river was frozen, there were loads of tracks left in the snow. Dawn and dusk are good times to watch for otters. This is a strategy that over the ages has gotten them the most food for the least effort. River otters are predators; they avoid feeding on carrion. Doing so may change otter behaviour patterns and will be VERY detrimental to the species. We were also lucky to see a kingfisher at the same time swim up river and then up a small side stream opposite us. But it survived in Scotland’s cleanest bodies of water in the north and west. The Mull otter is the Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra, a member of the Mustelid family which also includes Badgers, Mink and Pine Marten. You can increase your chances of seeing otters by… Researching the otter habitat before visiting – there must be clean waterways, abundant prey stocks, and vegetated banks; Visiting the habitat at dawn – otters are mainly nocturnal, th Cubs are usually born in a holt in a bank, or between rocks or tree roots. At the same time, other species are also refueling after a long night. Pups stay with their mothers for the first 8 months of life. Last spring they had 3 kits under the quay in Cardigan. The largest otter is the giant otter. Yes we saw one in the river Fowl and it was fishing. They utilise a wide variety of habitats Crayfish are the second most common prey of river otters. Most people find the Otter to be a friendly looking creature. Giant otters are strictly diurnal. Watching Otters chase their prey is fun because they are so very active. Otters for sale. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. That last sighting was about 10 years ago. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. They tend to leave humans alone so they aren’t a threat if you happen to come upon one. Through the research it has been revealed that coastal otters are active both day and night. Singing: When birds are vocal, birding by ear is much easier. Me and my wife watced a otter for about 50mins the other day in the river wear at south hylton ,remarkably it did not seem to be bothered by our presence as it was only about 15 yards away and looked up at us on sevaral occasions as it went in and out the river to catch fish , this all took place at 6.00pm in broad day light what a first look at a wild otter !!!!!! To me otters always seem to be going somewhere in particular, on a mission, a rendezvous with the right fish at the right time. The otter was once widespread throughout the UK and Europe. Eurasian otters have staged a remarkable comeback in the UK, where they’re now once again present in every single county. I suppose theres no obvious reason why they would not inhabit tidal stretches but this one seemed to be just splashing around and hauling itself onto a muddy piece of bank and then off again and then on etc. I haven't seen them during the day yet this year, though others have, but I have seen them at night and often hear them calling to each other. The otter (Lutra lutra) was lost from most of England and Wales between the 1950s and the 1970s because of pesticide pollution of waterways. 7: Never remove spraints (dung). I feel very privelidge to have seen them so often and so close in day time. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. OTTERS FREQUENTLY SEEN AT HEAD OF L.SUNART-STRONTIAN - MOST RECENT ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON-WATCHED FOR 1/2 H GOT PICS FROM ABOUT 20 FT.- H. Complain about this comment (Comment number 3). Spend a morning with the keeper at the Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary Buckfastleigh and gain an exclusive insight into the secret world of the otter and the work of the sanctuary. Complain about this comment (Comment number 6). The oldest recorded otter reached around 12 years of age, but this is exceptional. They can also dive up to 300 feet in search of food. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The otter is active mainly at dusk or after dark, and during the day rests in a burrow, known as a holt, that it makes in riverbanks or under the roots of a tree. ukactive exists to improve the health of the nation by getting more people, more active, more often. Otters love fish. This is a reputation that has developed around Brydon’s lifelong love of the islands otters spanning over 30 years. The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is classed as “Near Threatened” in the IUCN Red Data List, which means it is near to facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Late evening is similarly active for feeding birds as they store energy for the night. It is also when other wildlife is most active, and their behaviour may give away an otter’s presence. Due to persecution, habitat loss and pesticides, their numbers declined so drastically that by the 1950s otters were missing from much of England. 4. Plus lots of bats skimming the water all summer. Otters love to sunbath during the day and they are very active at night. But habitat loss and hunting have brought many populations of other otter species crashing down around the world, especially in more tropical locations. A river otter’s diet consists largely of fish. We saw 4 otters on 14th January and 3 on 30th Jan this year, looked like a mother and her 2 cubs, on the River Avon near Bath. This really made our day. Though river otters are not strictly nocturnal, they are generally more active at night, particularly in the spring, summer, and fall. There are 13 species of otters, in seven genera, according to Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). Complain about this comment (Comment number 33). For the latest updates across BBC blogs, visit the Blogs homepage. Humans are the main predator of Otters due to hunting for their pelts. Their tail is over a foot long It soon dived back in when it saw us. We have Otters for sale and many other exotic animals. We also have Kingfishers and one of my favorites Dippers. Their small heads widen to long necks and shoulders, and they have flattened, well-muscled tails. I know other locals who have seen them more frequently.Simon Morgan, Complain about this comment (Comment number 26). They’ve been around for more than 5 million years. You can stay up to date with Nature UK via these feeds. here's the proof https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_jensen1/4578576834/, Complain about this comment (Comment number 18). Please tell us by commenting below. ukactive provides services and facilitates partnerships for a broad range of organisations, all of which support our vision and have a role to play in achieving that goal. we have been seeing otters on the norfolk broads since 2002, all in daylight.winter and summer, most years we,ve seen in excess of 10 and some years 15. we tend to go later evening as it seems the best time for seeing them, however we have seen them in the middle of the day as well.TODAY, we have just seen flying over our house 6 CRANES. Has any body else seen otters in this area, as we did not think you could get otters in our area.can any comfirm if sightings, Complain about this comment (Comment number 29). ukactive challenges indoor group exercise ban as more regions enter Tier 3 restrictions in England. zanslens.co.uk Otter droppings, or spraints, are often used to mark territory – look for them along the river bank or on rocks. Otters are most active at night. Otters are highly adapted aquatic hunters, who are related to badger and pine marten, and are one of the most eagerly sought, yet elusive mammals in Scotland. These cookies do not store any personal information. They can also dive up to 300 feet in search of food. There is evidence that in certain parts of the UK the otter is extending its range and may be increasing locally. 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