Otters are playful creatures and this morning we awoke to their calls and banter. With pure delight we watched as they ducked and dived through the water, came romping along the rocky beach and plunged into the fresh water well.
Nature on the Edge
Wildlife photography along the urban edge
Nature on the Edge 
They do seem to enjoy themselves. Great shots.
It’s wonderful to be able to observe them – especially they ‘mud / sand bathing’ that’s quite a sight. But we’ve also seen a dark side – infanticide and territorial skirmishes.
I love otters, but seldom get to see them. Your second shot here is a real delight – that face and gait!
Aren’t they magical – I think they’re the most charismatic of our wild visitors :). Thanks Leya.
Charismatic is the word!
What a privilege to see them in the wild. Lovely photos Liz.
Yes, and uplifting. There’s something about their presence that makes the soul sing…. existential?
These are great captures, Liz. Esp. love the second – he looks jaunty!
What a way to start a day!
Fantastic shots (as always!), Liz!
And topped with gorgeous a sunrise too! Thanks Dries, Marlise.
Beautiful, beautiful creatures are otters.
Heartily agreed 🙂
Ahhhhhhh I’m so envious Liz. What an absolute delight and gorgeous captures too!
This is the lucky side of the peninsula 🙂
Seemingly so 🙂
Wonderful image of an amazing creature.
Thanks Mike – recall your otter holt designs and construction and follow your posts with interest. This ‘family’ group have been using a holt in the thickets here. Part of it was burned in a bushfire, now happily the vegetation is regenerating and they are back 🙂
We now have six otter holts on the marsh; they are such wonderful creatures. 🙂
The second one looks like a teenager strutting his stuff!
I like that comparison 🙂 there was a lot of strutting too. This was a dynamic threesome – maybe there will be babies on the way? Can never really tell what is going on with all that play in the water.
Absolutely delightful. Thanks for the post.
Great, thanks Anina 🙂
Otterly lovely.
🙂 thanks Sherry.
I got woken up by a dump trucks this morning on their way to CP…. Care to swap! Great pictures Dan
Oh boy are they busy with the roadworks! Thanks, but think i’ll stick with the otters 🙂
Great photos — I imaginary-captioned the second one: “I’m too sexy for my fur”. 😉
Lovely! Just strutting his stuff 🙂
Oh, how delightful they are, Liz. Great captures. 🙂
they like to play! I like them very much!
So glad to see this post, as there is a very special otter living on the property that I’m watching over, and it’s good to compare… This particular otter is not really ‘neo’ and it’s not ‘giant rio’ but seems to be a blend of both.
am online rarely but so glad to see your post!
Greetings Lisa, good to see you here. Interesting comments over your not quite neo/ giant – could it be a juvenile maybe? Heading over to your site to read your latest news. Take care.
Lovely, and well-captured. I love their whiskers !
How wonderful to see them like this! 🙂
Yes, true one of my favourite animal sightings. Recently a single female has been calling quite often and appears to be pregnant. Hoping to sight a pup soon.
Gorgeous! Cape clawless otters?
That’s correct, the Cape Clawless. 🙂
Thanks! Great photos!