Tag Archives: River Otter

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Bob Hathaway photographed the scene. He wrote, “While out photographing a boring Western gull, I was treated to quite a show by a visiting River otter. Here is a photo of the two sharing a rock while the otter enjoys breakfast. The otter was harassed by two Ravens and a Turkey vulture looking for a free meal. All the while the gull minded his own business and never departed his post.”

Breakfast at Ohlson Beach - a River Otter and a Western Gull by Bob HathawayRiver otters can't abide pollution, so it's a testament to the clean waters of our rivers and the Pacific Ocean that they live here. Western gulls are also year round residents of the Mendonoma coast.

Thanks to Bob for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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River Otters are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. They cannot abide pollution so their presence speaks to the quality of our waters. Marilyn Green photographed this one on the beach, apparently eat crabs that were molting.

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The River Otter appeared to be playing in the waves, or perhaps it was simply looking for food.

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Nancy Jewhurst spotted this otter on the bluffs while she was walking a trail on The Sea Ranch. Yes, River Otters can be found in the ocean, in rivers and creeks, and on land.

River Otter by Nancy Jewhurst

 

Thanks to Marilyn and Nancy for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Anne Mary Schaefer noticed a River Otter at Manchester Beach.

River Otter on a log by Anne Mary Schaeffer

The River Otter was harassing two birds that were identified as juvenile Black-crowned Night-herons, something you rarely get to see.

Juvenile Black-crowned Night-Herons by Anne Mary Schaeffer

The Night-herons safely flew away.

Thanks to Anne Mary for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

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Michael Reinhart was watching an Osprey eating a fish when he was startled to see this River Otter climbing up the bluff.

A River Otter climbing a bluff by Michael Reinhart

River Otters are fascinating creatures. A family of otters lives in the lagoon of the Gualala River. Below is a photo by Gary Hopkins of a River Otter and a Western Gull facing off. That gull should have been worried, as River Otters will take a gull for their dinner.Gull and River Otter exchanging glances by Gary HopkinsThanks to Michael and Gary for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

 

 

 

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River Otters need unpolluted waters to thrive so you shouldn't be surprised that they are doing well here on the Mendonoma Coast. They can be seen near local rivers and creeks. Jean Brown spotted one recently.

River Otter by Jean Brown

Here's a fun photo by Gary Hopkins of a Gull and a River Otter exchanging glances.

Gull and River Otter exchanging glances by Gary Hopkins (Medium)

The River Otter is probably warning the Gull not to try and steal its food. My bet is on the Otter!

Thanks to Jean and Gary for allowing me to share their photos with you here.