After the midweek rain, the river levels have once again risen, yet it does not look like it will burst it's banks this time.
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A weekend walk reveals more partially eaten muscle shells.
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Just further along is evidence of what may be the culprit, a fresh otter spraint (possibly less than 12 hours old) on a part of the river I haven't previously found signs of otter activity. Maybe the higher water level has made this part of the river more attractive to the otter.
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Whilst the high water level may be good for otters, it maybe not such good news for the water voles, causing them to drown as their form territory at what should be the start of their breeding season.
But there are at least signs that some may have survived the winter, what looks like a burrow, filled with their distinctive feeding signs
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Fingers crossed!
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