This beginner to intermediate course will provide an introduction to Otters in the UK. You will learn about the ecology and conservation of Otters and explain what to look for and how to conduct surveys.
This course will include:
- Otter behaviour, natural history, status and legal protection.
- Identification of Otter field signs and where to look for them.
- Practical experience surveying for Otters with an expert tutor.
Tutor: Laura Hough
Laura has always been a keen outdoor enthusiast and so going into a career in conservation was always an obvious path. For the past 3 years, Laura has been a Project Officer for Menter Mon working on Afonydd Menai (Menai Rivers) project, which aims to protect our local water vole population. Working along the river catchments of North Wales she is lucky enough to conduct many surveys and she thoroughly enjoy identifying species’ tracks and signs.