North American River Otter

North American River Otter
Originally uploaded by naturalist's journal

The light was too contrasty to get really good, clear images. I've been back a few times but haven't seen the little guy again.

North American River Otter

North American River Otter
Originally uploaded by naturalist's journal

In a pond near my home, I found what, at first, I thought was a beaver. But after photographing it for awhile I was able to see the tail - and discovered that it was, in fact, an otter.