Friday, November 2, 2018

Waiting

This week I felt lucky to catch another glimpse of a local River Otter (Lontra canadensis) family.  This time they were fishing along the rocky shore.  While the mother was swimming and diving offshore, two young otters waited expectantly for her return.

 First, the mom, diving below the surface:

 


And the two little ones, looking out to sea, wondering where she is and what she'll bring back:

 

(They didn't have to wait too long for dinner — mom was successful and returned with a very nice fish!)

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2 comments:

  1. Alice ChanNovember 4, 2018 at 8:06 AM

    I love the story these photos tell. Those two youngsters look healthy and happy!

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  2. Jackie SonesNovember 4, 2018 at 8:18 PM

    Thanks, Alice! I agree -- the body positions of the young otters communicate so much. I have a few other photos of them "entertaining" themselves while waiting for their mother. Perhaps I'll be able to share a few more images this week.

    :) Jackie

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