FROM DUSK TILL DAWN...

As clocks spring forward there's a great chance you'll see some of the most amazing wildlife the UK has to offer

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THE clocks go forward on Sunday bringing longer evenings, and some of the UK’s best-loved wild animals are at their most active at dusk.

Here, Dr Benedict Dempsey, People and Nature Adviser at WWF-UK, gives us the lowdown on some of the species that thrive in the evening.

Otter

As the world starts to switch off and people slide into their cosy clothes for the evening, otters can be found sliding down the muddy banks of UK rivers and streams in search of food.

Otters are most active at dawn and dusk, but they prefer habitats with plenty of cover near their dens or holts.

Signs of otter activity include tracks in mud and sand or even droppings, known as spraint. If you feel brave, it is meant to smell like jasmine tea.