Otter cubs ( Lutra lutra ) playing on a small stream February 2010 - Devon UK

marslandnaturereserve.moonfruit.com.......A short film of two otter cubs ( brief appearence by their mum at the beginning ) playing in a small stream somewhere on a Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve ( middle of a very cold day in February 2010 ) I was actually filming something else when they appeared totally oblivious to me standing on the bank.

Gary Pilkington 2010

Devon Wildlife Trust's vision for Devon: * A place where the future of wildlife is secure - DWT strives to safeguard threatened species and landscapes. * A place where wildlife is plentiful, varied and widespread - DWT works with all kinds - in the city and in the countryside, on land and in our seas. * A place where the benefits of wildlife are shared and enjoyed by all - DWT works for people too, giving everyone the chance to share and enjoy Devon's natural heritage and help secure it for future generations.

Established as a registered charity in 1962, the Devon Wildlife Trust has a unique and influential position. Unique because it is the only organisation concerned with all aspects of wildlife conservation in Devon. Influential because it is a member of The Wildlife Trusts partnership, a nationwide network dedicated to the achievement of a UK richer in wildlife.

Between us we have more than a quarter of a million members and care for over 2,000 nature reserves. DWT works closely with many other organisations, including neighbouring Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Dorset Wildlife Trust, and Somerset Wildlife Trust.

Around 50 full-time staff, mainly based at Cricklepit Mill in Exeter, work in a range of areas to achieve our common aim for wildlife.

With nature reserves throughout the county, DWT is closely involved in land and marine management, surveying, policy formulation and education. DWT employs highly qualified staff trained in all aspects of wildlife conservation. Hundreds of people, members and others, work on a voluntary basis; organising walks and talks, local conservation projects, monitoring local wildlife and raising funds.

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[CarsonCliff]

Super footage. So rare to get good images of otters behaving naturally away from the coast. Have just completed a project constructing over 60 otter holts on fenland waterways so hope to get good views like this for some lucky members of the public in years to come. Images of otters on internal holt cameras just appearing.

Cliff Carson

[BBM56]

@CarsonCliff

Good to hear from you Cliff .. I'm just about to put in an artificial holt + camera on the reserve ... love your 'hoppy' mouse by the way

[BBM56]

Can't recall the Norfolk incident with Avocets .. I used to work out there with Avocets with the RSPB and otters were never a 'problem ''...mink were though.

[tonyhedges]

You lucky blighter! Did you know that they would be there and completely oblivious?

Excellent footage.

[BBM56]

I was out filming woodland management work done over the winter and heard the cubs coming up the stream..so I hid behind a huge pile of cut wood and filmed from there.Ive been on site for 21 years and this was the first time I'd seen otter although we do survey for spraint etc ...

[spawnytourist]

This footage is amazing, the cubs are so cute......i want to squeeze them aahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[CarsonCliff]

@BBM56

Hi Gary, I didn't realise it was you that took the video when I posted my first comment. Good to hear from you after so long.

It's important to get the right type of infra red camera for use in a holt, 940 nanometers, (no red glow), and wide angle, (3.6mm lens). If you google 'middlelevel' you will locate our web site and my email address for further info, if you would like it.

Cheers,

Cliff

[myketyke1]

Yes Tarka is lovely but unfortunately being the fox of the river his reputation is now suffering.They were responsible for wiping out a rare Avocet colony in Norfolk recently

[summilkington1]

this is possibly the best footage of otters in the UK i have ever seen. i'm amazed it doesn't have more views. i have been filming otters independently for 10 years now and i have never been this lucky!

[zeeox]

This film deserves far more views than its current 2000 odd!

[GOWildlifeWatching]

I have taken a photo of some footprints on my local river could you tell me if there an otters as I think they might be I have uploaded it to here. Please if you could take a look and let me know what you think.

Thankyou

[atwtti12345]

What a beautiful sight.how lucky seeing those wonderful animals!

[csjbird]

Fantastic to see otters in our Devon streams/rivers. They just make you glad to be alive when you see them! Thanks for posting this.