Four Otters Frolicking
Yesterday, local wildlife photographer Ann Constantino captured a delightful scene in the South Fork of the Eel River: a group of four otters frolicking in the water.
“It was a thrill to see this group of four otters…At least one was a pup I think,” Constantino wrote.
River otters are known for their social nature and often live in family groups, typically consisting of a mother and her pups.
Other Otter posts by Ann Constantino that we’ve featured:
![Otter portrait [Photo by Ann Constantino]](https://kymkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/242370452_2117870008360915_1288470294321741256_n.jpg)
Otter family portrait [Photo by Ann Constantino earlier]
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- These Photos are Otterly Delightful
- Otterly Delicious!
- Otterly Riveting
- Otter in Autumn
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When I lived in Eel Rock there was an otter slide in the blue clay across the river from town. They were great to watch having so much fun. Another interesting fact, they don’t poop in the river. They scamper up on land to do their business. They have funny looking faces, which fits the reputation of being comedians. They are a lot smarter than they look.
Nice photo and video Ann!
Years ago when I lived on Honeydew Creek one morning I dove into the swimming hole and came face-to-face with river otter who had set up shop at the bottom the night before! Scared the ^^#@&^$ out of both of us! Fun to watch for the rest of the summer,
Thank you for the moment of serenity.
They’re just being otterly ridiculous.
See those pearly white razor sharp teeth, they could rip your finger clean off if you mess with her children of the river. While they may look cuddly being microcopies of their mom, I suggest steering clear of them. River predators don’t take kindly to human intrusion.
I watch them all the time when fishing on the Eel river. They can swim over a fast riffle as easily as a salmon. They eat a lot of snails as well as fish.
So cool. I hope they thrive and procreate.
By the amount of birdsong, not many cats around. The otter babies should be fine!
Ann, your work is amazing! At one point during your videography, it looks like your camera must be hovering just above the water’s surface. Fantastic to view, especially considering the wonderful subjects you located.
I’d love to be a fly on the tree to observe you as you work to find and film the jaw-dropping wildlife you share with us. It’s clear you are careful, non-threatening, yet interesting as your subjects take a gander at you!
Good work!
Thank you
Thank you so much. I do sit on the ground so I can be on close to the same level as the river.