Otter Swimming 2

Otter

Otters are playful creatures and a joy to watch.  Only in Scotland are you likely to see one, but only on the coast.  They are usually nocturnal but occasionally they are seen in the daytime such as on the River Wye near my home.   They were heavily persecuted in the 20th Century by fisherman, with Otter hunts being  a common countryside pursuit.  Happily this has almost stopped.  The increasing population of otters are now displacing the mink, which is helping to improve water vole numbers.

Otter in Water Crowsfoot (S)

Otter 3 (S)

Otter 9 (S)

Otter 22 (S)

Otter 10

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