All is Well
After the fight shown in the previous image, the sea otters swam away. Believing they were gone, I turned my attention to the other side of the bridge where white pelicans were feeding. After about 15 minutes I happened to glance back and saw that this pair was returning, most likely to feed again. I'm sure the fight was traumatic for the pup and mom had it snuggled up on her belly as she swam. The pup was almost as big as she was and I was amazed she could still swim. As she swam she groomed the pup, no doubt providing comfort and security. It soon regained its courage and off it went!
Sorry the pup's face is not in focus. I neglected to change f-stops as I switched from the farther off pelicans to the much closer otters.
Thanks so much for your views and comments - they are so appreciated!
BTW - the green thing on her rear foot is a tag.
© 2016 Craig Goettsch - All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use without permission is prohibited.
All is Well
After the fight shown in the previous image, the sea otters swam away. Believing they were gone, I turned my attention to the other side of the bridge where white pelicans were feeding. After about 15 minutes I happened to glance back and saw that this pair was returning, most likely to feed again. I'm sure the fight was traumatic for the pup and mom had it snuggled up on her belly as she swam. The pup was almost as big as she was and I was amazed she could still swim. As she swam she groomed the pup, no doubt providing comfort and security. It soon regained its courage and off it went!
Sorry the pup's face is not in focus. I neglected to change f-stops as I switched from the farther off pelicans to the much closer otters.
Thanks so much for your views and comments - they are so appreciated!
BTW - the green thing on her rear foot is a tag.
© 2016 Craig Goettsch - All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use without permission is prohibited.