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.

My Favorite Ten Images from Week 10 of My Wanderings - Mar 07 - Mar 13, 2022 - Staying Close to Home

Gas prices! Well...I decided to keep the walks closer to home, leaving the car in the drive way this week.   I spotted sea otters, sea lion and butterflies as I rambled around Pacific Grove and Monterey.

The Brandt's Cormorants are starting to get nests ready, they seemed a little frisky.

Sanderling on Asilomar beach after a crab.

Spring looks to be on the way, the flowers are making a come back.

I have been seeing Monarchs all over the place, so I headed to the Butterfly Sanctuary.  It was early morning and the sun hit the trees to reveal monarchs sunning their beautiful wings.

What's new??  64 new experiences in 2022

A new experience for each one of my years on the planet.

 # 11 Cafe Guarani in Pacific Grove.  Yum!  I stopped in for a cinnamon roll.

#12 another new sun hat!

My Favorite Ten Images from Week 6 of My Wanderings - Feb 7 -Feb 13, 2022 - Birthdays, hats and personal growth

It was birthday week for my daughter Noelle and I.  We had quiet but very nice birthdays.  Next week we will take some time to do a mini road trip to celebrate.  I'm hoping that will open up the opportunity for some creative image taking.  I'm feeling the need for an adventure and a stirring of the ol inspiration.  Screw this pandemic, I'm sick of it!  Damn it!  

I feel like I'm in a place that I want to meld the Linda from before Phil was diagnosed with cancer, with the one that is coming out after losing him.  There has to be a middle ground here and I'm looking for the balance.  I feel like I'm still getting my legs after finishing 365 days of images, finding my way.

My morning walks continue to be a time to find peace...in fact I'm living for the mornings.

 

Spring is starting to show!

 

Beach walking continues everyday....

What's new??  # 6 of 64 new experiences in 2022

A new experience for each one of my years on the planet.

New hats!  I am currently growing a patch of hair where they did surgery on my head, I'm trying to make it fun and give it a chance to grow in.  Right now it is entertaining to watch it all happen.  I'm healing well and you are probably going to see a few more hats in the near future.  

I ran into a car show this week.  I stopped and just allowed myself to remember the love of my life, we never missed looking at a pretty car.

I miss and love you Phil.

Happy heavenly Valentine's Day.