Chris Derri has sent me these pictures from the Chestnut Centre Conservation and Wildlife Park at Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, which specialises in rare British species, and in otters and owls from elsewhere in the world.
Grey squirrel
Sika deer
Sika deer
European otter
European otter
Pine marten
Pine marten
Wild cat
Burrowing owl
Great Grey owl
American river otter
American river otter
American river otter
Asian short-clawed otter
Asian short-clawed otter
Asian short-clawed otter
Asian short-clawed otter
Asian short-clawed otter
Asian short-clawed otter
South American giant otter
South American giant otter
If you are interested in the wildlife of the North-west of England and would like to join the walks and coach trips run by the Merseyside Naturalists’ Association, see the main MNA website for details of our programme and how to join us.