An Otter in North Cornwall today. 14th September 2020

 

I was delighted to get some shots of this otter here in North Cornwall today.

It was feeding on crabs at high tide although I'm told it has been active at various states of the tide.

I took all the shots from my kayak so the "miss" rate was pretty high! 

Battling waves from passing speedboats and a bit of a breeze I was often too close to it but it paid little attention and swam under the kayak at one stage & hauled out with food on several occasions.

I took a dunking twice this afternoon, falling over whilst getting out of the kayak at a beach & then slipping on the rocks when the otter disappeared around the corner. However the excitement of seeing this beautiful animal was worth the cut knees & elbows! 

Got to suffer for your art!

Here are a few more images.....