OTTER AND MINK RECORDING CARD

To help us with our conservation work for the Otter we need your help. If you think you have seen an otter or mink, or signs of these animals, such as footprints or droppings, please fill out the form below and press 'Submit' to send it back to the Otter LBAP coordinator. The data will be sent to the local biological records centre, rECOrd. Don't worry if you can't complete the questions fully. All information is useful.
If you find a dead otter, please contact Cheshire Wildlife Trust immediately on 01270 610180.

Date:
Name:
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Postcode:
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Location, e.g. name of river or road where animal was seen, with a 6 figure grid reference if possible.
Was the animal bigger or smaller than the average domestic cat?	Bigger Smaller
Did you see the creature in or out of water?	In water Out of water
Was the face flat or pointed?	Flat Pointed
What colour was the coat? Did it have a paler chin and belly?
Did you see any droppings? Can you describe the colour, appearance and smell and where you found them, e.g. on a rock
Did you spot any footprints?	Yes No	If yes, were they approximately 3 inches across or 1 inch across?	3 inches 1 inch

Thank you for your help to save the Otter in the Cheshire region.