Today there was another very pleasant early morning otter walk, but sadly there were none on show in the early morning. Then on the way up to breakfast, two otters were seen in the water, although I only saw one. After the excitement of seeing otters, I enjoyed a “full Scottish breakfast”, which was essentiallyContinue reading “The Ardnamurchan peninsula: Day 2”
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Otters
For quite a while now I have been trying to see if I could get an otter on camera, in a small river a few hundred meters downhill of where I live. Until now, I was either getting birds drinking or worse yet a crafty rat stealing the fish I put out. So today whenContinue reading “Otters”
Beavers in Devon to stay permanently
Yesterday it was announced that the beavers in the River Otter in Devon could stay permanently. DEFRA concluded that the beavers had benefited the area; reducing flood risk, increasing water quality, creating habitat for wildlife and even increasing local tourism. Now, there are beavers living wild in Devon, there will be talks later this yearContinue reading “Beavers in Devon to stay permanently”
Hamish the Hedgehog
Around a month ago a young Hedgehog ,with fleas and a severe injury to its side, was found under gate without parents or siblings. Following this event the people who found the Hedgehog did some research into what to do with an injured Hedgehog. Hamish was carried over to a chicken coup to protect himContinue reading “Hamish the Hedgehog”
Dartmoor National Park
Yesterday I visited Dartmoor National Park, one of the largest in southern Britain. There was an abundance of butterflies and birds, including some endangered species. I visited the river Dart and the surrounding area, including a tor. I was shown the area by a local guide, who knew where the interesting sights were, it wouldContinue reading “Dartmoor National Park”
Falcons and Seabirds on the Isle of Purbeck
After a rather interesting turn of events, linked to the Coronavirus Lockdown my summer holiday ended up in Dorset, in the pleasant seaside town of Swanage. At first glance not a greatly interesting place for wildlife, but if you look more closely at Swanage and the surrounding area, you will find an abundance of seashoreContinue reading “Falcons and Seabirds on the Isle of Purbeck”
The Toad
The common Toad is an iconic creature of the British pond. It is most often seen under logs or in compost heaps. Unlike the frog, it has a poisonous lump behind the head, which is there to prevent predators from consuming the Toad. However the most obvious difference when compared to a frog is theContinue reading “The Toad”
Beavers of the River Otter
Yesterday I visited the River Otter in Devon, where there are the only wild Beavers in England. Upon arrival I was very lucky, there was a small group of people filming a beaver only a few hundred meters from the start of the footpath. I then proceeded to follow this Beaver along the river forContinue reading “Beavers of the River Otter”
Make a log pile for wildlife
Just by making a pile of logs in your garden, you can attract lots of creatures to your garden. Slow worms and snakes will take shelter in the logs or in the natural materials around them. Slow worms will eat invertebrate pests, such as slugs, and snakes will keep rodents under control. If you makeContinue reading “Make a log pile for wildlife”
