My Wanderings 2022 - The Sea Otter on the Boat dock and a few Otter Favorites

  A sea otter sitting by the dock of the bay has been fun to look for.....I have spotted it on 3 separate occasions lately.  I keep my distance even though I watched people come very close to it.  I feel it is a good idea to keep space between myself and wildlife.  With that being said, I was thrilled to witness the amazing wildlife that was before me.

For sea otters, hauling out on land is a way to rest in safety from marine predators, warm up faster, and stay warm longer.  I reported one sitting out last year and was told by SORAC that she was pregnant and tired. 

After a time on the boat dock, it headed back into the bay, wrapped itself in kelp, groomed and back to sleep.

I have started putting videos on you tube and having a good time doing it  There are several of sea otters and I will be adding more as I get them.  

A few of my favorite images I have taken over the last year.

Crab seems to be a favorite on the diet.

 To keep warm, sea otters spend a large portion of their days grooming and conditioning their fur. This traps air and heat next to their skin. 

There is one esp blonde sea otter, I have watched her with pups over several years.  She is quite beautiful and seems to be a good mom.

Sea otters rely on their long whiskers to help them to detect vibrations and movement under water.

Sea urchins, mussels and octopus, all seemed to make a good breakfast.

Sea otter pups take a ride with mom through the water.  

Video of sea otter pup and mom.

#17 new experience of this year.

New fancy Salmon Sister sweat pants from my friend Patty.  

Thank you!!!!!!  I love them.