Over the course of a year Miriam Darlington travelled around Britain in search of wild otters; from her home in Devon to the wilds of Scotland; to Cumbria Wales Northumberland Cornwall Somerset & the River Lea; to her childhood home near the Ouse the source of her watery obsession. Otter Country follows Darlingtons search through different landscapes seasons weather & light as she tracks one of Britains most elusive animals. During her journey she meets otter experts representatives of the Environment Agency conservationists ecologists walkers Henry Williamsons family Gavin Maxwells heir; zoo keepers fishermen scientists hunters & poets. Above all she learns how to track & be around otters & that the stillness required to actually see this shy animal can bring many unasked-for wonders. Written in mesmerising magical prose Otter Country establishes Darlington as a prominent voice in the new generation of British nature writers.