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European Otter - Valasay

Valasay, Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NB

Type:Flora and Fauna - Otters

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The European Otter is often seen in or close to water or moving over ground with a low undulating gait. They are less visible in early summer when kits are born, but often seen in regular haunts at other times of year

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  11. Public Art structure by artists Marian Leven and Will Maclean that reflects local,…

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