Went to Fowlmere just before dusk and noticed a year-tick Little Grebe from the main hide. Then:
“Tom and I have just come back from Fowlmere where we had the most amazing views of a mother and young otter. They were first seen swimming in the mere before climbing onto the bank in front of the hide. They then swam about for several minutes in the water immediately in front of the hide, before climbing back on to the bank where they walked out of view. We thought that was it, so after ten minutes or so when it was nearly dark, set off for home. We then saw them just a few feet away in the pool of water where you turn left after leaving the hide. The pup was on the bank calling to the mother whilst the mother was swimming close by. Incredible! The young otter was much smaller, but guess it is getting on for a year old.”
The message was sent to Marcus Kohler who is yet to see Otter at Fowlmere! A Barn Owl was also screeching by the nest-box.
