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Thanks Dave, though I can`t do anything without everyones contributions, so please keep these observations coming...:)

I am pleased to announce that beginning from the glorious 16th of June an observational study of rivers, streams and waterways we fish, was begun. The information is being collected from various sources covering the length and breadth of the Country, and gathered together to form an assessment...

Thanks for the well wishes anyway Craig...though this is not just about one protected furry creature. Yes Roger I remember you and enjoyed our chat, I did pm you last week but not sure it ever got to you? I shall try again...and yes photo`s would be most useful, the more recent, the better.

These are just the sort of Observations we need anglers to report here on the BFW Observations page.....Submit Many Thanks.

Thanks Dave, it really is true that - collectively - we see and hear more of what goes on aound our rivers than anyone else. So it has got to be worth keeping a collective record? No individual would be able to get the info that we are all capable of recording together. So please everyone try to...

As suggested much earlier in this thread, with the help of some (and the support and backing of the E.A, AT & of course BFW), we have set up an Anglers Observations Page. You can connect to it via this link and I shall keep you informed over the coming weeks of the progress...Submit

Just watch for the lose stitching, I have one too, and it seems ideal for roving! :)

The latest diary entry is ready for your perusal in the Blogs pages...;)

For those interested, the last survey of otter numbers completed in 2010, and conducted by the ea showed a large increase in numbers of otters in the same location, and river catchments as the large decrease in barbel...This is fact. It is also no coincidence that the rivers showing the least...

It`s good to see Howard, and we should all do our bit in whatever way we can, to make our rivers the best they can be. Put a little back into what we get so much out of. Will keep you posted on future developments.

As I stated before Andrew, just a simple record of anglers sightings from various rivers would give the E.A (for one) more than they have at the moment. The "action" is exactly that, keeping records for the season and joining our records with various environmental organisations. You could even...

Is it really a matter of winning, (Paul)?? Or perhaps just getting some recognition for what is actually happening on so many rivers? Yes levels! and extraction! and silt! have an effect, so why not agree and look to improving this as well?? I -for one - don`t "blame" just want to now work...

Just making sure I have not started a major feud Rhys! Not sure that controlling their numbers does only have the option of culling? Allowing natural selection to take place more effectivley does not have to involve culling. Just under your key`s is a whole world of info about ecology, credit...

Hi Rhys, it does seem that you trying to play Devils Advocate is sending you a little out of your depth here. You have got personal with Dave and are refusing to take anyone else`s points on board (from how I see it). I don`t think anyone else mantioned Culling Otters legally or illegally, you...

This is the sort of thing to post to the Angling Trust and RSPB, you guy`s are the eyes and ears on the ground to be the voice of these birds. I am with you on this and witnessed a decline in all water fowl around the Warks Avon stretches I fish too. Last season I witnessed an Otter nearly...

As I said Andrew not just fish but "their" prey, (whatever else it is) and also "their" prevelance in certain areas. It would be seen as observational research, I know that lots here will be able to say "saw X amount of Otters today on my stretch of river at Y time", just this is noteworthy...

I for one would be willing to start putting together everyones documentation and keeping on to the E.A and A.T sending it as it arrives, and making a portfolia for the whole country over the season. This would hopefully show the regional effects and hot spots etc. It will also enormously help...

It seems true to me that what everyone wants is the same thing, but the beauty of us as discerning human beings, is that we shall vary in our opinions on how to reach the end which serves the means. (Or vice versa, not sure). What about the poor old Water Vole? He is protected by the same...

I have put a couple more pictures on the link....After watching some smaller fish in the shallows going through spawning/chasing motions, it was hard to stomach this sight. My friend had noticed the fish at the bottom of the river and thought it may have been tethered by illegal fishers, but we...

Though we cannot say for sure, this does seem to be in keeping with the way an Otter will kill. Please let me know what you all think...., (I shall try to post a little more after this test post of the pic). :( Not What We Want To See... - Fishing for Barbel