I’m sure you all have the impression that otters known for their shyness are really shy. If yes, I want to tell you that you are wrong. On rare occasions, while on Shetland Isle which is one of the best places in Europe for watching otters in the wild, you can encounter the exceptional individuals with attitude.
Yell, the second biggest island of Shetland is real estate for wandering families of Otters because here they get good fresh water supplies.
Shetland’s otters are active during the daylight hours, which is in contrast to the nocturnal habits of otter populations elsewhere. So, daytime can be the best time for you, if you want to see these highly charismatic aquatic animals.
Otters have strong sense of smell and acute hearing so, if you wish to take their pictures, you need to be very careful. Once they come to know that they are being watched, they almost disappear.
At times the otters can also be seen on roads, so you need to drive carefully because vehicles are the common cause of Otter deaths in Shetland.
Nothing captures the spirit of wilderness and natural beauty quite as completely as a wild otter. And Shetland is the best place to to see them. Just take out few hours of your time whilst on holiday in the summer to make it a memorable trip.
Source: Telegraph
