In search of vanishing otter

 Eurasian otters have lost for long years from the rivers and streams of Nepal partly because of insufficient research attempts and others due to the increasing human threats. Even though they are the most widespread otter species in the world but we have extremely low population density in our country so are on the brink of imminent depletion unless appropriate conservation measures are timely adopted. 

Collecting otter scat at Tadi River Nuwakot

we ventured out on the expedition in search of these beautiful creatures in one of the remotest parts of the Nuwakot district- Ghyangfedi. Though it has access to a road and a regular bus service from Kathamndu, however, it is like an entirely separated island from the entire planet; absolutely mesmerizing, typical Tamang inhabitant, peaceful, and natural-so is not much touched by the human advancement. The chirping of birds, the murmur of the rivers, and the surreal beauty of Tamang cultures rejuvenates us as we were exhausted from the hustling and bustling of Kathmandu city. It was a very different feeling being in the lap of nature. We reached out to Ghyangfedi in the winter season so it was extremely cold as it was located at around the altitude of  2500m from the sea level. But the excitement of being in such a peaceful area was very different. We have gone there with an aim of capturing the live sightings of an otter or at least capturing it on the camera traps, unfortunately, expectations didn't go on our way. however, we were successful in locating the scats and pugmarks of the Eurasian otters. Walking along the river and observing every tiny component of nature has actually traumatized us. We observe plenty of otter scats along the river and set up the 15 camera traps in the most probable areas of its occurrence but couldn't capture the Eurasian otter. 

Setting up camera trapping for otter survey in Tadi river, Nuwakot

But as we're successful in collecting enough evidence for proving the presence of otters in the Tadi river, It has somehow made us satisfied with our attempt. Besides it, we collect so many memories that still hung on to my head and made me fresh.