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At Spotty Otter, we’re passionate about the great outdoors, and that means caring for the wildlife that makes our woodlands so magical. This week is Red Squirrel Awareness Week, and it’s the perfect time to shine a light on one of the UK’s most charming but threatened native species. Meet the Red Squirrel With their tufted ears, russet-red fur, and bushy tails, red squirrels are …

Autumn is one of ourfavourite seasons for getting outdoors here at Spotty Otter, crisp air, crunchy leaves, woody scents, golden light. And with half term just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take on your Spotty Otter Autumn Bucket List and keep the kids creatively engaged when you’re home. To help with that, we’ve put together a set of free printable autumn activity …

Here at Spotty Otter our Mushroom experts are our friends Carmen and her son, @carmypeach can often be found out searching for mushrooms. We knew she would be the perfect person to write this blog for us.  Uk Fungus Day  If you’re reading this then it's likely that (like me) you find fungi FAB-U-LOUS! Neither plants nor animals, these amazing organisms play a key part in our l …

As the long days of summer gently give way to crisp mornings and golden leaves, we find ourselves at a special moment in the year, the Autumn Equinox. A time of perfect balance, when day and night are equal, and nature begins its slow shift into the cosy embrace of autumn. At Spotty Otter, we love this seasonal transition. It’s the perfect excuse to slow down, explore nature’s changing …