River Otter....Lunch!
Jan 9, 2020 11:38:33 #
The resurgence of the Bald Eagle and the River Otter in the northern Sacramento Valley has been one of the truly hopeful occurrences in my 77 yrs here. The Otters thrive in the complex system of irrigation cannels connected to the Sacramento River and they are always a delight to see!
Jan 9, 2020 11:55:34 #
Oh Phil, I'm so envious! What a fantastic experience and delightful photos.
Jan 9, 2020 11:57:52 #
GeorgeK
Loc: NNJ
Enjoyed the photos and agree that they are delightful to watch - perhaps less so while having lunch. 😉
Jan 9, 2020 11:58:57 #
GeorgeK wrote:
I wonder if our OP has seen a bald eagle scavenging road kill? Now that is yuck ... delightful to watch - perhaps less so while having lunch. 😉
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Jan 9, 2020 12:00:07 #
Great shots, sharp and clear showing a wild animal going about its daily life. I sure would like to see more.
Jan 9, 2020 12:21:15 #
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Jan 9, 2020 12:44:34 #
Awesome shots. I don't think I've ever seen an Otter in the wild. Thanks for sharing.
Jan 9, 2020 12:49:32 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Oh Phil, I'm so envious! What a fantastic experience and delightful photos.
Thanks Linda! I get brief sightings far more often than photo opportunities with these playful creatures. These were taken from the drivers seat of my car at one of my favorite refuges. It was a family of five and they were in a canal very close. I was shooting with a long lens and could not get wide enough to include more then two in the frame but I have more shots to work with. At one point there were three with fish in thier grasp. It was indeed a fantastic experience!
Jan 9, 2020 12:50:19 #
GeorgeK wrote:
Enjoyed the photos and agree that they are delightful to watch - perhaps less so while having lunch. 😉
Thanks for the comment GeorgeK.
Jan 9, 2020 12:52:29 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Great shots, sharp and clear showing a wild animal going about its daily life. I sure would like to see more.
Thanks for the comment Curmudgeon. It is a very good day when these guys show up! I do have more.
Phil
Jan 9, 2020 12:54:39 #
BB4A wrote:
👍👍
Someone seems to be enjoying their Shiner? 😋
Someone seems to be enjoying their Shiner? 😋
These guys do not know the meaning the term "junk fish". Thanks for the comment BB4A.
Jan 9, 2020 12:55:14 #
Jan 9, 2020 12:55:56 #
Scottty wrote:
Very nice captures. Water cats(otters)are always fun to watch.
Thank you Scotty. They are the definition of fun!
Phil
Jan 9, 2020 12:58:15 #
Bob Mevis wrote:
Awesome shots. I don't think I've ever seen an Otter in the wild. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Bob. They have a talent for staying out of our sight, this was a lucky moment.
Phil
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