The opening of my kitchen blind this morning, revealed a couple of newcomers to our backyard.
Odette and her cute baby Ollie were frolicking in the pond. If they were looking for fish, they were disappointed.
They stayed to play for a few minutes before running back to the lake where fish are plentiful. River otters have few predators, but are sometimes hunted by alligators and birds of prey, so I guess these two had better watch out for Ali-Baba and Ozzie osprey. They’re pretty fast in the water, so their chances of survival are quite good.
I’m always happy to see new critters on my patch. Do you have any interesting animals in your backyard?
Happy Tuesday everyone.
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Always fun to see new visitors. Otters can be so much fun to watch.
Thanks, Patti. I love my wild neighbours.
Wow…river otters in your back yard?! How wonderful Sylvia! That would be so unusual here, hard enough seeing them in rivers, not they are making a comeback since the 70’s slowly but surely, but they are so elusive. I was so excited to see them at the Otter Farm in Cornwall, as you could tell 😀 The only exciting visitor in my back garden is my visiting birds…Sweet Robin as you know! And the occasional naughty neighbour’s cat, who I don’t want anywhere near Sweet Robin! 😮 xxx
How lovely. Can’t wait to get back to Fl. 🙂
When are you coming?
River otters? Wow! What outstandingly cool creatures to have in your backyard! Of course, we do have some wildlife near my apartment building too. There are some sparrows that often sit on the patch of grass next door and after it rained the other day, I saw an earthworm. Um… that’s it. 😀
Haha…..Oh well, at least Mother Nature hasn’t forgotten you, Bun. You get the early bird and the worm. 🙂
That’s true! 🙂
My backyard is very dull in comparison. 😦 A hedgehog sometimes, that’s about all.
I could swap you an iguana for your hedgehog. I have a few to spare. 🙂
Sounds like a good idea although the iguana might complain during winter. I might have to offer it a room indoors. 🙂
Nothing new in my back yard! You, however, give new meaning to “every day brings something new!” 🙂
I’m always happy to see what’s out there. 😃
You adventurer, You!
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I’m so glad I took a moment to stop in to see these lovely critters. Eric has found otter tracks down at the Creek House, but we’ve yet to catch sight of any. We also have beaver and bobcats and very likely bear. I think we’re finally getting pretty close to making the big move, but I’m still struggling with getting the house ready to show.
Thanks so much, Gunta. I won’t hold my breath hoping to see the otters again. I’m just happy I opened the blind in time to catch them playing. 🙂
Oh Sylvia – I have some amazing creatures in my backyard but nothing quite as beautiful as these otters! 🙂
Yes, you do. I love seeing your beautiful birds, but you can keep your snakes. 🙂
You certainly do have the most unusual guests at your home. It reminds me of when I saw a wild mink basking on the shore of our pond in New Hampshire.
How lovely that must have been to see, Karen. All critters are welcome here, even the alligator, who is conspicuous by his absence. I hope he hasn’t fallen prey to the trapper.
You have otters in your backyard?! Lucky you!
Thanks, Fi. Usually, I see one swimming past in the lake, but yesterday was special when this pair came for a visit. 😍
What cool backyard guests. I have a magical backyard here at the Hotel Thompson. Currently we have a rooster that lives in the hood that keeps jumping into my yard. Of course I chase him out. Then there is the occasional Bigfoot but that’s our little secret okay. Snorts with piggy laughter. XOXO – Bacon
Thanks, Bacon. Bigfoot sounds quite scary, but if he makes you laugh, I guess he can’t be. 😃
Oh he’s a cool guy for sure. He protects my unicorn who poops the rainbow. But sshh – that’s another one of our secrets okay. Snorts with piggy laughter. XOXO – Bacon
Thanks for sharing your secrets with me, Bacon. I’m good at keeping secrets. 🙂 xx
So sweet! You are like a Backyard National Geographic! 😀
Haha Yes, I guess I am. Never a dull moment here. 😘
* Dutchie hugs *
To you too. I’m half Dutch, so I can send you half Dutchie hugs. 😆
Love those! 😃 Are you maternal or paternal half Dutch? And what half? 😉
My dad was Dutch, born in Indonesia. I have many relatives in Holland.
Die Fotos sind wunderschön ich liebe diese Tiere ich wünsche dir noch einen schönen Tag lieber Gruß Gislinde
Thanks so much, Gislinde. Happy Wednesday and hugs to you. 🙂 xx
Lovely, Sylvia. I’ve never seen an otter. If you count the New Forest as our backyard, as you know it is full of interesting livestock
Oh yes, you certainly have more than your share of livestock wandering around. 🙂
That is so sweet. You have half the wildlife there. My backyard pets are just my cat and probably Freddy the spider. 🙂
Thanks, Ute. Freddy the spider sounds cute, as long as you keep him with you. 🙂
Oh yes, I won’t evict him 🙂
You lucky girl, otters are so cute, I could watch them all day. I hope they stay around 🙂
Me too, Gilly. Maybe now they know there’s no fish in my little pond, they’ll stay in the lake. 😕
I love otters although we don’t have them in Australia. I love their playfulness.
Thanks, Robyn. They did seem to be having fun. I hope they return. 🙂
Oh my goodness I think you could charge admission to your back yard. I love otters! I’ll be right over. 🙂
I’ll let you in for free, Sue. 🙂
Yay! You’d look if I was knocking at the door tomorrow. 🙂
Ah ha … new member of your ever-growing family. You are a modern day Dr. Dolittle.
Haha If only I could speak Iguana, Pelican, and Otter. Oh, not forgetting Alligator. 🙂
I think you can master those.
You have the coolest neighbours, Sylvia!
Thanks, Dries. Love them all. The more the merrier. 🙂
Your backyard is so full of critters and you are good about capturing them all through your lens.
Thanks, Lulu. They show up and I photograph them. That’s the deal. 😃
That is wonderful. They both are cute. I hope they have very very high chance of survival as you said and hope they are back to your back yard again.
Thanks, YC. I hope so too.
Good heavens Sylvia you have an entire zoo in your backyard! How lucky you are to see otters! I am sooo envious…
I know. I am always so amazed at the
I love otters! How lucky you are to have two in your backyard… Look forward to more pics of them.
Thanks, Gerrie. I hope they do return for a splash around.
We used to get regular visits from otters in the lagoon. Haven’t seen any lately, so thanks for sharing. Watching them play is FUN!
Yes, they are very playful. I hope they come back again.
You are so lucky – they just come to you, all of them! Lucky for us you take photos and tell us their stories…I only have birds and cats in my garden…and sometimes a neat little hedgehog.
Oh,I would so love a hedgehog. Can you mail me one, please. 😅.
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Oh my gosh, Sylvia. How neat!
Aren’t they just? 😀
Yes ma’am. What a gift to see!
I love your backyard adventures. Drama and humor at is best!
Thanks so much, Rebecca. xx 🙂
How cute.
Thanks, Carol. I thought so too. 🙂
I think I’m coming to live with you!😋😋😋
The guest room is now decorated. 🙂
Looks so indescribable and they seem so happy together
Thanks, Marylou. They were having fun together. 🙂
love your backyardigans!! You have your own wildlife park!! As you know I’m now living at the foot of regional park. I have only seen squirrels and rabbits in the back and one horned owl. Ducks are in the creek and deer are on the road!!
Thanks, Cybele. I’ll trade you a couple of iguanas for a Bambi. 🙂
You are lucky to have such charming visitors, Sylvia! I love observing River Otters, but we do not see them here at the ocean. They don’t need to be afraid of Ozzie Osprey…but definitely should exercise caution when Ellie Eagle is around 🙂
I really am very lucky, Helen. We do get Ellie eagles around here too. I’m sure momma otter has told Ollie to be careful. 🙂
Wow, that’s incredible
Thanks, Kathy. I’m glad I opened the blind in time to see this adorable pair. 🙂
I just can’t believe the critters u see ;)😍
Oh My!
Now the otters , to make me even more envious..
Adore this post , for both photo and read!!
Thanks, Anna. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂 xx
Oh my! I’ve never seen otters in the wild, Sylvia. They’re so cute! You’re like Doctor Doolittle…all of the critters flock to you. I can’t wait for more pictures of these little fellas. xo
Thanks, Jill. I hope I do see them again. I had to take the photos through the window, or I’m sure they would have skidaddled. 🙂
In your backyard?!? Oh my gosh am soooo jealous! You are sooo lucky. Thanks for sharing!
Peta
My pleasure to share my good luck with you, Peta. 🙂