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General Forum => Mantlepiece Gallery => Topic started by: Blackfalcon on August 22, 2013, 09:14:41 AM

Title: River Otters at play...
Post by: Blackfalcon on August 22, 2013, 09:14:41 AM

I happened to notice these River Otters from a distance and it took a moment of observing them to determine what they were. I managed to creep up within 10-15 feet away and got a few shots before they noticed me. I watched them play much like puppies....somewhat rare sight here...not as much trapping going on now so they seem to be increasing in numbers..


(http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/dhodgkins/5f876b80-b35d-4fa8-8561-52799aafdacf.jpg) (http://s398.photobucket.com/user/dhodgkins/media/5f876b80-b35d-4fa8-8561-52799aafdacf.jpg.html)

(http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/dhodgkins/13553d69-c875-4ddb-988f-a3a70f24cb93.jpg) (http://s398.photobucket.com/user/dhodgkins/media/13553d69-c875-4ddb-988f-a3a70f24cb93.jpg.html)

(http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/dhodgkins/aa0b029c-bda7-4d46-816d-d0a1a1f01f1a.jpg) (http://s398.photobucket.com/user/dhodgkins/media/aa0b029c-bda7-4d46-816d-d0a1a1f01f1a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: River Otters at play...
Post by: fargobox on August 22, 2013, 06:11:01 PM

Dave,

Mother Nature has sure given you her greatness where you live...and you clearly have a real knack for being in the right place at the right time...so much of what great photography is all about.  10-15 feet is truly remarkable!  This is indeed a rare occurance and a real fortunate one for you.  More so than a Beaver, Muskrat, or Mink, the River Otter are very curious and are more forgiving to intrusions...these look like young Otters and I suspect Mom may have been nearby.

Congrats to you and thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: River Otters at play...
Post by: Blackfalcon on August 22, 2013, 06:59:01 PM

Thanks Scott..Mama was indeed nearby...I did get quite a few pictures of her and her young...here is one of her feeding on what appeared to be a water lily or cattail bulb about the time she noticed me...

(http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/dhodgkins/1d7f5767-6e1e-4ae5-b951-5936a34228eb.jpg) (http://s398.photobucket.com/user/dhodgkins/media/1d7f5767-6e1e-4ae5-b951-5936a34228eb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: River Otters at play...
Post by: KPcalls on August 22, 2013, 07:40:15 PM

Always enjoy your pics Dave....

Title: Re: River Otters at play...
Post by: Blackfalcon on August 22, 2013, 07:52:04 PM

Thanks Kenny!  *cheers*

Title: Re: River Otters at play...
Post by: firedup on August 29, 2013, 02:43:54 PM

That is cool!  2nd what was said about being so close too.  I have a few in the river here but they are seldom, SELDOM seen.  Much less have gotten close enough for pics.  Well done! *up*