On a stone ledge under a road bridge, just above the waterline, sits a small dark smear. Most people would not give it a second look, or would look away. Bend down (not too far) and it is full of tiny fish scales and fine bones, and it smells, oddly, faintly sweet and musky. An otter was here, probably last night, and it left that mark on purpose: a message…
In this lesson
Droppings: reading them safely
Latrines, spraints and scent posts
Runs, paths, hair and fence crossings
Homes: setts, earths, burrows, holts, dreys and forms
Wildlife law and disturbance
Common mistakes
Check yourself
Key points
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