Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Evidence of Otter?

11th October 2026 - whilst walking along the river in Granta Park, early one morning, Andy M came across the dismembered remains of a large Signal Crayfish. The remains were obviously very fresh, with the head, claws and a few scattered legs on the bank close to the river edge, but what must have been a fairly chunky body was missing. It seems unlikely that this creature found its way onto the bank by itself, and the size of it - probably 15-20cm when whole - would be too large for a bird like a Grey Heron, so this may well suggest it was caught by an Otter, and brought onto the bank to be eaten?

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The Aims of Abington Naturewatch

At their meeting on 9 April 2005 the members approved this revised version of the aims of Abington Naturewatch:

  • To monitor and record the wildlife (fauna & flora) within the borders of the Abingtons;
  • To encourage protection of our wildlife, maintain its quality and foster its diversity;
  • To promote awareness of the richness, potential and problems of the natural environment of the Abingtons;
  • To cooperate in improving access to the local natural environment for the benefit of all Abington villagers.

Pat Daunt, Founder

The organisation is informal and communication is by email if possible; members are notified of events from time to time. Contact details are maintained by a small "project team". There is currently no membership fee as costs are covered by voluntary contributions at events.

Members are encouraged to report notable sightings of flora and fauna within the Abingtons to the appropriate sector coordinator and an illustrated record is published annually.

A map of the area covered, with some features noted, is available here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=213774935674882866424.00000111dca2be9f06ab8&z=13>

For more information or to join, please contact David Farrant on (01223) 892871.

Contributions to our records should be sent to sector contacts or either of the above. Photographs may also be submitted to Andy Merryweather (amerryweather61@gmail.com)