A spot of otter bother leaves Jules dismayed and delighted in equal measure, but it also prompts him to think about the future of this elusive waterborne mammal

A few days ago, our lovely neighbour Tim appeared at our kitchen door keen to know if we’d lost any fish. Tim’s garden would easily grace the cover of any gardening magazine and, complete with abundant borders and immaculate lawns, at its centre is a large raisedfish pond full of beautiful koi carp. By contrast our pond is less formal but twice the size, ando ver the years we’ve shared our passion for ponds and our fish