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Somerset Surveys

A few people conduct daily surveys recording otter activity at one convenient spot every day, usually a sprainting stone. Others monthly surveys on their allocated patch using selected sites. There is an annual 2 day coordinated Survey, initiated in 1995 by James Williams. It takes place at the end of April, whilst vegetation is still low and rainfall not prohibitive. The whole of Somerset is surveyed in a single weekend, providing a snapshot of otter activity on a single night.

News & Notices / Somerset Surveys

Two Day Event Summary 2016

Two Day Event Summary 2016 2 day summary ENP 2016

News & Notices / Somerset Surveys

Two Day Survey 2015. Summary of results.

The James Williams Survey. Congratulations and thank you to all who took part in this year’s two day Survey.  Also for the more speedy returns to Jo to enable the …

News & Notices / Somerset Surveys

Two day event Summary 2014.

2 Day Event summary, 2014.  This years survey was badly affected by rain and high water levels washing out sites.  It is therefore difficult to make a meaningful comparison with …

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Somerset Survey 2013.

Summary of results.  Congratulations and thanks to all who took part in this year’s 2 Day Survey- some of you having been active for many years. Especial mention for long …

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  • 2 Day Event 5th & 6th April 2025—————- February 16, 2025
  • 2 Day Event Summary 2024 ———– August 24, 2024
  • 2 Day Event Summary 2023________ July 26, 2023
  • Newslotter 2023 —————– February 15, 2023
  • Dates for Two Day Event 2023. October 5, 2022

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