Leri otter

From my own observations and looking at the other sightings on the blog it would appear the Leri otter(s) are most often seen in the couple of hours around low tide, especially on the flood, and neap not spring tides. There is also a diurnal cycle on top of the tidal cycle, they tend to be most active early morning and late afternoon, but they have been seen at all times of the day. This is only a generalisation, and wildlife likes nothing better to establish a pattern and then tear up the rule book! The tide seems to be the stronger influence which would make sense in relation to food availability and ease of catching fish etc. Also the dog otter does like to mark territory and the banks are covered at high tide.