Thursday (15th) George heard a rumpus outside and a group of Canada Geese took off very noisily. He looked through the window to see the fish jumping out of the water in the mill stream where we're moored (they do this when they're panicked), but he couldn't see why. Quickly to the opposite window ... and what did he see?
It is of course an Otter!
What a fantastic sight ... neither of us have seen one before!
George thought there may have been two as while I was photographing this one he could see a trail of bubbles on the water at the other side of Still Rockin'.
We're not at all sure where he/they would have come from but think maybe from the small island below Hambleden Lock cut because he/they would have come over the grass opposite our moorings and caused the Canada Geese to take off, but as I say we're not sure.
We well certainly be keeping an eye out for more visits from this beautiful creature.
9 comments:
Wow, what a fantastic sighting for you both. Great photos too
Wow! Lucky you..
Kath (nb Herbie)
Oh how wonderful, Carol and thank you for sharing such a magical experience. Jennie
How fortunate you are, and what wonderful photos! Thankyou.
Sue
Thanks for your comments, Caroline and Martin, Kath, Jennie and Sue (is that you SueNoProblem?
Wow fab photos of the otter. Sheila.
Thanks Sheila.
How fabulous and I'm green with envy. I have only ever seen two in the wild and that was while I was on an early morning fishing session. They appeared and was gone in an instant. I look forward to more photos as this must be their patch. Xxx
Thanks Irene, more tomorrow, he's been back today!
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