Calling Mom 2019
The Cubs are distracted by exploring their new world, this one got behind feeling a little frightened. Mom turned to look for it gave a few grunts and off it went to her side.
Kingfisher, juvenile
Shush Babies sleeping
I think baby can sleep through anything although we were quiet the motor from the boat made noise.
Sooty Grouse female
Eagle Fly by
I was watching this Eagle perched there was no atempt to fly away until I was distracted by something else off it goes almost guaranteed.
River Otters taking time for a little rub and relaxation. they appear to be enjoying life.
An unexpected visitor.
We were in the tidal area when this curious little guy popped out from under the rocks.
A pile of River Otters
Just back from another road trip we found this Otter family yesterday, they are so much fun to watch.
River Otter Family
Mother Otter
She came in to have a closer look at the big eyes pointed at her.
Having a good scratch.
Long-billed Dowitcher
Long or Short Billed Dowitcher?
Long-Billed - Black cap, barred underparts, barred tail. Short-billed -spotted underparts, white eyebrow, white chin. I'm now leaning towards Short-billed but not 100% certain.
Snacks for the kids.
Bait balls are a great source of food for many species.
Brown Eyed Girl and her offspring
Brown Eyed Girl brings her offspring to our backyard.
Beg as we call her for short has been hanging around our backyard for a few weeks, today she brought her little guy with her. We had guessed she had a fawn for the past week or so.