Monthly Archives: February 2012

Yorkshire Water Otter Holt A Success!

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We have always been very keen to determine the success rate of our otter holts, but finding this out with a  product which is used underground in relatively remote locations can be a challenge. The fact that we are relying on our customers to send us information, and that it is an offence to disturb an otter holt without a licence make it even more difficult. Last year we supplied an otter holt to Yorkshire Water for their reserve at Tophill Low – I got an email today from Richard Hampshire, the reserve warden, with some great news.

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Mink Raft Feedback

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Mike Sharp from Aylesbury Vale DC who recently bought a few Eco Mink Rafts from us sent us this picture:

Otter Spraint on Eco Mink Raft

He said “We have deployed 2 rafts and both have been sprainted on by otters within 5 days, see photo. Will keep you posted with any interesting developments. Really pleased with the rafts.”

I have helpfully ringed the otter poo for those who are interested!

To read more about our mink rafts click here

 

National Nest Box Week

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To help to celebrate National Nest Box Week, Filcris will be offering a 10% discount on all our Recycled Plastic Swift Nest boxes until the end of February. No need to fill in complicated forms, use voucher codes which might not work or accept a life time of marketing spam. We have just dropped the prices until February 29th. You can see the products here.