A Female Otter Transports a Salmon Backstrap to her 3 Pups
Freshwater Bay in Port Angeles is a great spot to indulge the senses in not only the beauty of the peninsula, but in wildlife watching as well.
There we found this particular river otter swimming toward shore with a salmon backstrap in her mouth that she would soon share with her young offspring. Huddled in a rock cave on shore, they poked their heads out occasionally looking for her but when they spotted her, they retreated in anticipation of their grand meal.
Surprisingly, mama, although appearing exhausted, hauled her catch (the remains of a fisherman’s catch I’m sure) into the cave, then quickly went back in the surf to repeat the process.
Quite a find mom found for her pups!
Yes, so glad that none of them went hungry. And, sorry for the delay in my reply, I’ve been vacationing out of town for a few weeks. Nonetheless, I always appreciate your comments!
Very busy.
Yes! Not sure how she manages to feed them as well as herself.