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Otter
Scotland (and in particular its northern and western coasts) is a stronghold for the Eurasian otter. While numbers declined across Britain as a result of persecution and pollution in the mid 20th Century, the Highlands and Islands retained a relatively healthy population and remain prime otter-watching territory. Spotting these shy creatures usually requires luck or patience, and definitely stillness and silence. Look out for signs (such as droppings, known as spraint, or webbed footprints in the sand) and keep a close eye on still water in the early morning or evening.
When to see this species : Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn
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