Learn more about Limpets
Posted by Spotty Otter on 12th Jul 2023
Hi I’m Carmy and one of my favourite things to do with my son is
to go rock pooling. It’s like going on one big crustacean treasure hunt!However…there is one
particular conical shaped gastropod that simply AMAZES me and
that is the Common Limpet (Patella vulgata).Limpets can be found
throughout the year along the British coastline clinging to their rocky homes.
At some point you hav
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Can your Kids Capture Nature?
Posted by Spotty Otter on 14th Jun 2023
The 15th of June marks Nature Photography Day, which allows us to capture those amazing moments on camera to keep forever.What is National Nature Photography Day?The stunning beauty of the natural world is breathtaking, inviting us to exploreand admire it as much as possible. Nature exists harmoniously alongside our world, and it's vital that we demonstrate our love and respect for it.Understandin
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Otterly Wonderful Socks
Posted by Spotty Otter on 18th May 2023
You may remember last year we ran a campaign to design our next sock, we were blown away with over 100 entries and some fantastic designs! The wait is finally over! We are absolutely delighted to introduce the Otterly Wonderful Socks designed by 10 year old Samuel. Not only did the team love his design, we loved the name! We are so excited to see Samuels design come to life, we are sure
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10 interesting facts about Trig Points in the UK
Posted by Spotty Otter on 10th May 2023
What are Trig Points?In the United Kingdom, trig points are typically concrete pillars and were erected by the Ordnance Survey. The process of placing trig points on top of prominent hills and mountains began in 1935 to assist in the accurate retriangulation of Great Britain.
Here are 10 facts we love about Trig points in the UK:1- In the United Kingdom, trig points are typically concrete pillars
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