1 Ecology of the European Otter. Pups stay with their mothers for the first 8 months of life. BBC © 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Otters are believed to be one of the most … The playful North American river otter is equally at home in the water and on land. 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). Otters can transmit rabies to humans and pets. Complain about this comment (Comment number 28), Today {28 06 10), at aroud 5pm my girl friend and i saw an otter runnig along the river bank ( River wear)at durham towards chester-le- street. These otters have brown-to-gray fur, and their undersides are a lighter, silvery shade. Conserving Natura 2000 Rivers 2. Mink are, (unfortunately), very widespread along the Calder and Ryburn valleys, despite intensive efforts to remove them. However, otter populations in England are very fragmented and the animals breed slowly. 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. During winter, otters are active during the daytime. Instead an adult otter came downstream and then came out of the water on a gravel spit no more than three metres away from me and paused before swimming downstream. Fun Facts About Otter. Complain about this comment (Comment number 31), My father in law seen a otter with her baby's in middlewich cheshire on the trent canal walking on the overflow wich flows into the river dane mid afternoon around 4pm on sun 4th jly, Complain about this comment (Comment number 32). Otters love to sunbath during the day and they are very active at night. They have a thick padding of fat in the cheek area to prevent serious injury from any of their prey animals. River otters are predators; they avoid feeding on carrion. Otters love to sunbath during the day and they are very active at night. They tend to hunt more in the water than on land because it is easier for them to do so. They typically use … I swear he was GRINNING at the sound of my labrador going nuts in the house! Meet and greet our friendly otters and feeding experience. – but our river systems still require extensive habitat management to restore them to a healthy level that can sustain fish stocks and wildlife. They are usually a shade of light brown, which can look darker when wet. Dawn and dusk are good times to watch for otters. COVID-19 News. 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. Otters are active hunters, chasing prey in the water or searching the beds of rivers, lakes or the seas. Otter numbers in the UK have increased slightly in recent years but the Eurasian otter is still classed as “Near Threatened” in the Red Data List. River otters are carnivores that hunt fish, crustaceans, frogs, salamanders, waterfowl and their eggs, aquatic insects, reptiles, mollusks, and small mammals. Excellent and lithe swimmers, the young are in the water by 10 weeks of age. They can also dive up to 300 feet in search of food. 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. Complain about this comment (Comment number 4). Otters are very playful: Don’t be surprised when you see otters happily sliding. North American river otters, also called Canadian otters, have long, muscular, streamlined bodies with short legs and fully webbed feet bearing non-retractable claws. The fact that young and old otters juggle more frequently could suggest that the juggle behavior evolves over time in otters, acting as developmental behavior when they're young and maintaining brain activity in the oldest otters. Otters have their cubs in underground burrows, known as 'holts'. Their small heads widen to long necks and shoulders, and they have flattened, well-muscled tails. It just shuffled across the road in front of our car in the traffic procession at the start of the rush hour here. Males weigh up to 90 lbs. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. hide from humans and go nocturnal. 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). Complain about this comment (Comment number 35). 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. Yes we saw one in the river Fowl and it was fishing. But habitat loss and hunting have brought many populations of other otter species crashing down around the world, especially in more tropical locations. 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. 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. The otter was once widespread throughout the UK and Europe. Please note: You must be 16 or over to comment on this blog. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. This was about midday. Through education, research, influencing policy and partner working the IOSF is making progress but there is still much to be done here in the UK and other countries where otters are at risk. Today, the species is flourishing across Scotland, and recovering well across the UK as waterways are cleaned up. North American river otters are likely the most numerous of the otter species. Otters occupy large home ranges – up to 40km along a river for a male otter but less than half that for a female. Can otters use tools? Otters are most active at night . 6: NEVER BAIT AREAS OR OTTERS. 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. 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 … A river otter’s diet consists largely of fish. Read more. Complain about this comment (Comment number 14). We lived for 20+ years on the banks of the River Severn just outside Welshpool (and sometimes in the river ......). 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? 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. They can also dive up to 300 feet in search of food. Complain about this comment (Comment number 20). During these months, otters come out and try catching the salmons in the waterfalls. Please tell us by commenting below. River otters, like all otters, are carnivorous. 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 species of fish will vary depending on the location and habitat. Otters. Plus lots of bats skimming the water all summer. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Sea otters are considerably more aquatic and live in the ocean for most of their lives. That last sighting was about 10 years ago. At the same time, other species are also refueling after a long night. 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. There are many sightings of Otters reported throughout Calderdale, but most turn out to be mink. 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. Here is a topic about which otters have taught me precious little. 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. The Otter Trust released 117 captive-bred otters between 1983 and 1999, mostly on East Anglian rivers, but with some elsewhere. They come in many sizes. 4th July 2010I have just seen an otter on the River Dore in Herefordshire in Abbeydore. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. The invasive American mink also has five toes, but the pads are much narrower and the claws more pointed. They tend to leave humans alone so they aren’t a threat if you happen to come upon one. Regularly see them during walks with the dogs (!) It's a place for us - and you - to talk about the UK's wonderful riches of nature right across the year. Complain about this comment (Comment number 21). ...not just because I read Wind in the Willows as a child...And now a cull? Sea otters are the exception, giving birth in the water. Complain about this comment (Comment number 19). 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. Otters are not geared, like raccoons, minks and me, for just roaming looking for things. It makes its home in a burrow near the water's edge, and can thrive in river, lake, swamp, or estuary ecosystems. Most otters have small ears, small eyes, and large noses. Due to persecution, habitat loss and pesticides, their numbers declined so drastically that by the 1950s otters were missing from much of England. But it survived in Scotland’s cleanest bodies of water in the north and west. Coastal otters are sometimes called ‘sea otters’, but they are exactly the same species as the animals that live further inland. Doing so may change otter behaviour patterns and will be VERY detrimental to the species. Britain’s best wildlife holidays. 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. Otters can live in most places where there is a rocky shoreline and nearby freshwater, but these tips collated by Joe Gibb – with the help of otter aficionado Roger Cottis – will help give you the greatest chance of spotting an otter in the wild. Most people find the Otter to be a friendly looking creature. "What we want to know now is whether they are using it seasonally or whether the same otters are active on the coast all year. Complain about this comment (Comment number 24). What it means to be an otter, an emerging tribe for gay men, is rather open to debate. We saw an otter at LD8 2LS, near Presteigne, at 7am on the 17th of May. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. For the long-in-the-tooth otters, experts suggest juggling rocks could be a way to pass the time and keep their brains active, similar to humans doing puzzles to keep their minds engaged as they age. Meet the Otters: 12:00pm – 12:30pm. They utilise a wide variety of habitats And if you're at risk the best thing to do is to Complain about this comment (Comment number 25), I live in Tintern and we have otters in the River Wye. 13th Oct: about 10am we watched a pair of otters swim and play before coming ashore on seaweed and rocks for a few minutes to eat what looked like a crab. 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). Journal News. The otter (Lutra lutra) was lost from most of England and Wales between the 1950s and the 1970s because of pesticide pollution of waterways. The 11 species often referred to as river otters are found throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia in freshwater ecosystems that sustain an abundance of prey such as fish, crayfish, crabs, mussels, and frogs.Most river otters are opportunistic, feeding on whatever is most easily obtained. 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? Humans are the main predator of Otters due to hunting for their pelts. 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. They use their retractable claws to quickly grab and kill their prey. River Otters Are Active Predators. Otters are most active at night. Otters do not have a fixed breeding season, but most births occur in winter or spring. They leave the protection of their mothers at 10 – 12 months and can breed at 2 years old. We have a "pow" running through our garden and see otters regularly during the day (early morning and evening) and hear them at night. disturbed a site, the higher the possibility that otters may use otherwise sub-optimal sites for resting. An otter lives about 10 years. Jeremy Torrance web producer | 19:54 UK time, Tuesday, 1 June 2010. Complain about this comment (Comment number 16). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. River otters may be either diurnal or nocturnal; most are generally more active at night. In February this year I saw 4 otters hunting together from the viewing point in the Wildlife Centre. Together achieving more It soon dived back in when it saw us. Giant otters are strictly diurnal. Complain about this comment (Comment number 30). Otters can dive 300 feet down in water while looking for food. We have not seen them for a few weeks but saw them on about 4 occasions whilst walking on the river footpath. Cubs are usually born in a holt in a bank, or between rocks or tree roots. Read more. The Mull otter is the Eurasian otter, Lutra lutra, a member of the Mustelid family which also includes Badgers, Mink and Pine Marten. Perhaps the most foolproof location for otters is the Isle of Mull. I was surprised by how unafraid they were of me, as I believed them to very timid creatures and no they were not mink (I know what they look like and have seen them on dozens of occasions!). The exceptions are Antarctica and Australia. Isle of Mull. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. 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. In warmer months, they are most active between dusk and dawn. Otters also have an acute sense of smell! If an otter feels threatened, its heavy, muscular body and sharp claws are enough to overpower pets and small children. Their tail is over a foot long 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!! See the list of the most active stocks today, including share price change and percentage, trading volume, intraday highs and lows, and day charts. ukactive exists to improve the health of the nation by getting more people, more active, more often. One of our local fellows has lots of footage of them and has been collecting info for about 6 years. "It's not physically possible for them to spread very quickly," said Yoxon. They’re most active at dusk and dawn. I feel very privelidge to have seen them so often and so close in day time. to take wildfowl. Complain about this comment (Comment number 36). Otters love fish. Winnall Moors The UK’s relationship with partners across Europe has never been more important than it is now. Otter Habitat and Behavior: Otters are found on almost every continent. project website:www.riverlife.org.uk. But conservation efforts now mean that the otter is on the up. Yarmouth on May 31st,10, and a female otter on the M11 in Cambridgeshire in May. Complain about this comment (Comment number 13). Maybe it was too hard for them? I know other locals who have seen them more frequently.Simon Morgan, Complain about this comment (Comment number 26). Otters are closely related to badgers. The oldest recorded otter reached around 12 years of age, but this is exceptional. Most otter species come ashore to give birth in dens, which sometimes have been used by other animals such as beavers. Contact Paul Wilkinson at enquiries.westmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk. The exceptions are Antarctica and Australia. It grows from 4.9 to 5.9 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) long. We have a deep respect and love for all our animals, and we want to share that and our experiences with other people. Despite seeing plenty of otters, to my despair the only BADGERS I've ever seen in the UK (moved back 12 years ago) have been dead on the side of the road :( And I think badgers are fabulous creatures! If you are trying to spot otters while out on a hike around the Potomac, your best chance is at sunrise or sunset. 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 A family of river otters at night. Otters like to hold hands. River otters may be either diurnal or nocturnal; most are generally more active at night. 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. 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. Complain about this comment (Comment number 5). Which is why we're seeing them more and more during the day. And like human parents, otter parents are juggling enough as it is with their pups -- they don't have time to juggle rocks. 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. How lucky are we? Humans are the main predator of Otters due to hunting for their pelts. Complain about this comment (Comment number 15). But, contrary to popular opinion, otters aren't just nocturnal. This is the original and best "Otter Experience" that visitors have been ejoying for over 15 years. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. These are some of the popular topics this blog covers. Complain about this comment (Comment number 6). Mainly active during the day, coastal otters generally have much smaller home ranges than their riverine counterparts, because of the abundance of … This really made our day. Clawless otters are mainly nocturnal, though some individuals may be active during the day in remote areas that are free of human disturbance. We were also lucky to see a kingfisher at the same time swim up river and then up a small side stream opposite us. Otter babies are called pups. While otters completely disappeared from the rivers of most of central and southern England in just 50 years, their future now looks much brighter. Their dense, short under-fur is overlain by darker, coarse guard hairs that help repel water. Complain about this comment (Comment number 27). Late evening is similarly active for feeding birds as they store energy for the night. Complain about this comment (Comment number 12). Both days were around 9.00 - 9.30 in the morning. 4. Sea otters are the exception, giving birth in the water. In other years I have seen them and once saw the mother playing in the water with her kits about 10:00 am for ages. 7: Never remove spraints (dung). Despite becoming almost extinct from England and Wales otters have managed to thrive on Scotland’s rugged coastlines and wild moorlands and today otter numbers there are thought to exceed 8,000. Most otters have small ears, small eyes, and large noses. (A pow in Dumfries & Galloway is a sort of tidal burn - ours runs into the River Nith.) A real treat for otter fans and lovers of nature and wildlife. There are 13 species of otters, in seven genera, according to Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). Otters are some of the most adorable aquatic animals. Reports now state that otters inhabit every county in the UK – great news for the otter! (41 kilograms).The smallest otter is the Asian small-clawed otter, which grows up to 2.9 fee… Their last release was of 17 otters on the Have you seen otters during the day? An Otter can remain under water for up to 4 minutes. Though it is the largest, it isn’t the heaviest. If you would like to share how you get on finding the otters or if you have any rare kind of wildlife in your area, I would love to hear from you. Watching Otters chase their prey is fun because they are so very active. 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. We were also lucky to see a kingfisher at the same time swim up river and then up a small side stream opposite us. For the latest updates across BBC blogs, visit the Blogs homepage. The otter is lithe and slender with short legs, a strong neck, and a long flat tail that helps propel it gracefully through water. Usually, a single baby (called a pup) is produced following 4 to 5 months of pregnancy. Aconite. Two species are marine; the others live mostly in fresh water. Otters tend to concentrate on fish and crab and are unlikely (?) Helping Otters in the UK. Please remain aware of how the otter is behaving. ukactive challenges indoor group exercise ban as more regions enter Tier 3 restrictions in England. at times about 100 ft away .mere so in the middle of the pool, Complain about this comment (Comment number 10). Diet often varies seasonally or locally, depending on which prey is available. Photo Courtesy of Tim Brown. 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). We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 3 people) Last spring they had 3 kits under the quay in Cardigan. Mating occurs at any time of the year and females give birth to 2 – 3 cubs, usually between May and August. It is also when other wildlife is most active, and their behaviour may give away an otter’s presence. the webcams last night and again this morning. Otter Habitat and Behavior: Otters are found on almost every continent. This distinction goes to the sea otter. 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