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Fun Friday: Time for a Nap
While kayaking outside Tutka Bay, Alaska, I came upon this Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) who was just hangin’ out, catching 40 winks. As I kayaked past him, he lazily opened one eye, just enough to watch me coast by. Photographic Equipment Used: Canon 7D body Canon EF100mm-400mm, f/4.5 – f/5.6, IS lens, shot at 390mm […]
Posted in Fun Friday Post, Mammals, Nature Photography, Photography from a kayak, Travel Photography
Tags: Alaska, behavior, Blog, cute, kayaking, mammals, nature, nature photography, otter, spring, travel
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Double Trouble, Revisited
(This post originally published in January, 2011) One of my first encounters with Northern River Otters (Lutra canadensis), this experience hooked me on being around and photographing these playful and ornery, but so lovable creatures … especially from the kayak! Since this post first published, I have had many encounters with these adorable creatures. To […]
Posted in Mammals, Nature Photography, Photography from a kayak
Tags: behavior, Blog, Cass County, mammals, Missouri, nature, nature photography, otter
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Kayaking with a Friend
Last week while kayaking, I had one of my favorite friends join me … a Northern River Otter (Lutra canadensis). When I first noticed him, I had the kayak facing away from him while I photographed beavers around their lodge. While swimming past me, he made quite a splashing noise as he swam via a […]
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Tags: behavior, Blog, Cass County, kayaking, mammals, Missouri, nature, nature photography, otter, river otter, spring
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Down, But Not Out!
A few weeks ago, I reported that I was preparing to launch into a new photo project. Well, that project is now complete and I’m about ready to share it with everyone. The project? Two weeks in beautiful Baja, photographing birds, whales and lots of beautiful desert scenery! Although I’ve been home for a little […]
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Tags: behavior, Blog, Cass County, fall, kayaking, mammals, Missouri, nature, nature photography, otter, river otter
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A Sea Otter’s Diet
Today, some more sea otters (Enhydra lutris). Today’s images show a couple of the sea otters with prey. Sea otters are predators, feasting mostly on such morsels as abalone (fish), sea urchins, crabs, mussels, and fish. Since they really love some of the shellfish, it is quite common to come across an otter that is […]
Posted in Mammals, Nature Photography, Photography from a kayak, Travel Photography
Tags: Alaska, behavior, Blog, clam, cute, fall, kayaking, Little Tutka Bay, mammals, nature, nature photography, otter, prey, sea otter, sea star, Seaside Adventure, travel
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Thief!
Watch your heart, these guys are professional thieves … they steal hearts all the time! I think anyone who has been around the Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) will attest to that. They are so comical to watch as they groom themselves while floating in the wavey waters, on their backs. Or when they are busy […]