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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Catch of the day

  

While out early working during the low tide this morning (27 May 2025),  we were in the middle of a survey when Eric heard a splash and turned to see a River Otter (Lontra canadensis) swimming not too far away from us.  (We were somewhat hidden by a rock.)  Eventually the otter caught a large fish and it climbed up onto a rock and starting eating.  

Although we only had a point-and-shoot camera, Eric was able to take a short video.  I think this is a Striped Surfperch (Embiotoca lateralis), but if you have a different opinion, please let me know!  [If you can't see the video player in the e-mail, click on the title of this post above to find the video on the NHBH web page.]


With gratitude for sharing coastal habitats with otter and fish!

1 comment:

Sybold said...

One of the things I love about TNHoBB is the diversity of the life you show us. I deeply appreciate your view of the world, and am always grateful it isn't human centered.