Cuz life just floats by.
Sea Otters live in close communities called rafts. Can you see the babies floating on their mamas? Hint: they are the brown fuzzy bumps with little faces resting on their mama’s bellies? (CLick to enlarge for better optics).
Like all communities with time on their hands, gossip can be a problem.
“If you say this one more time, Edna, I swear, I will cover my ears!”
A new human like me, is easily noticed.
“Who are you odd human, and why are you staring at me?”
Discussing the merits of tonight’s seafood dining options, Earle makes the best suggestion.
Otter newlyweds with their new pup float happily together.
Single mom’s seem quite content on their own.
While bachelor & bachelorette otters can float anywhere they want and may be the happiest otters of all.
Eventually babies get fed up with resting on top of mom, and just float off on their own looking for adventure.
Rarely, an otter just can’t keep going along lazily with the group, he has to break out, be an individual, kick his web-footed heels to the sky!
Cheers to you from the happily floating (and kicking) Morro Bay Sea Otters in California~
Note: Sea Otters were nearly hunted to extinction in the 1800’s for their fur. Populations are slowly recovering, but otters are still an endangered species and are threatened by fish net entanglement, oil spills, and boat strikes.
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Cindy, you have an incredible gift of photography and the ability to write the perfect caption. Love the gentle humour, love the posts, love your love of nature. Have a great weekend! xx
I love your kind and very thoughtful comment! Thank you so much & cheers to you!
Awesome! You must have a very nice long lens!
I do indeed, but these otters were quite close! Nice little models~
They are sweet!
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Such adorable poses and love those fuzzy, furry baby seal bumps on their Mommy’s (and Daddy’s?!) bellies. Thank you for my catching up with my dear friend, Cindy’s blog! xo
You are a light and a joy my friend. Be well & cheers to you~ ( ･ὢ･ )
I’m awed by the sheer breadth of God’s variations on the theme of life on Planet. I’ve never really had a chance to look at and see Otters. Thank you. 🙂
Ah, I am just happy you appreciate them Robert and all the best to you my friend~ ( ･ὢ･ )
I’m coming back as a batchelor otter!
Tee hee hee. They just float off into Morro Bay whenever they feel like it. I watched them!
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The pictures are delightful. Sea otters are such fun animals.
They seem to have an excellent philosophy of life, eat, sleep, play! ( ･ὢ･ )
So cute!
I am very pleased you like them and cheers to you!
Beautiful, Cindy! I have always really enjoyed watching both sea and river otters. They seem to know how to enjoy life…and we need to make sure they will be able to continue doing just that.
Exactly! Thank you & cheers to you~
What a delightful photo session that must have been for you, Cindy. Love your entire series of wildlife posts – grizzlies, seals, birds, and all!
Wild animals just rock my socks off. They can teach us so much when we watch them about how to live in the moment. So pleased you enjoyed & thank you~
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These photos are gorgeous, Cindy. I’m glad the population is coming back, though still not out of danger.
It is hard to imagine harming them. They are curious and weren’t trying to avoid me. They let me get close. I am glad you like them!
Amazing photos, what adorable animals, so cute.
They are just off the charts cute and they behavior makes them more so! <3
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I am so sorry I missed this comment. It was in my wordpress spam filter. Thank you so much for your very thoughtful award, I appreciate it sincerely and regret that due to time constraints, this is an award free blog. I do so appreciated your kindness though. Thank you.
No problem :), thank you for your honesty and kind words, love your blog! Keep up the great work 🙂
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I never knew that there was so many types of sea life in California. Very interesting post, Dinata.
Thank you! There are a lot of wild creatures left in California thank God. They are so much fun to seek and find!
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Great shots, Cindy. I love those babies floating with their mothers! Their faces are so expressive.
They are so cute it is ridiculous and they are expressive which is why it is so easy to make up stories about them!
Who couldn’t love otters? They can imitate canoes and dining tables – all the time looking so cute.
This comment was in my wordpress spam filter. I am sorry I missed it and yes they do indeed like these things, except cuter!
So cute
CFO! Cuteness factor overload~
Yes so cute
Humans ottah take a page from the otter’s book on how to live a happy life. They really otter !!! Hi Cuz. Whatcha up to these days? Sea Otters are among my favorite critters, and these pics of them are great ! 🙂
I think we otta listen to you cuz! Floating around, sleeping and eating definitely works for me. We pay to do this on vacation for heaven’s sake!
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I’m loving their lazy life. They look blissful 🙂
We pay to go on vacation to do what they are doing!
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Awww! Now they are adorable and cute 🙂 How laid back too! Good example for us to follow I would say 🙂
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Many of you know that I am very fond of otters and have seen otter-like critters in my neck of the woods. I blog about them regularly and consider them such a blessing. I have not been able to take a picture of any as of yet. I consider them to be part of my spirit animal circle. Cindy has done a bang-up job here, bringing otter-mania to all of their fans. Please enjoy these gorgeous photos, taken with such loving care.
I am squeaking with joy! They are the prettiest little critters. I saw them in the distance at Monterrey but your photographs are fantastic.
This was the first time I was able to get this close to them. It was a thrill and I am so glad you enjoy them as I do! Cheers to you Kerry~ <3
I never tire of watching or hearing the otters no matter the time of day. I could step out the back door of my office and here them at play just over the sand dunes. The otters were such a part of living in and around Monterey/Carmel.
Yes there are once again and it is wonderful isn’t it. One even ventured into San Diego Bay! These guys were all the way down in Moro Bay, quite a colony of them. Hope you and Tom are well Sheri. Sending you both my thoughts and prayers always~
So darn cute!
Their faces! They remind me of Mr Magoo!
One of my earleis memories was my parents taking me up to Montarey to see the Sea Otters.
That is so cool! Monterey is beautiful and what nice parents to take you there~
Such wonderful photo’s Cindy, Otters are just beautiful creatures.. I came via Linda’s reblog of this post.. Have a wonderful Day.. Sue 🙂
Linda is a wonderful friend and person who I am pleased to know so please thank her for me and thank you for stopping by with such thoughtful words! Cheers to you~
She is a beautiful spirit for sure Cindy and my pleasure, I see your face often among the many places I visit.. And landing upon your blog was a delight.. <3
So lovely of you to say and I am very pleased to meet you!
Likewise Cindy.. 🙂
Thank you for the like, Cindy. 🙂
I always like your posts, and you, Ranu! <3
Cute!
They are! Glad you like them~
Thank you for the like Cindy. 🙂
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What an awesome thing to experience.
I was completely thrilled because they basically were non-existent along the California coast during my lifetime until recently~
Beautiful
Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated Marko! Be well my friend~
Oh, Cindy!! Wonderful 🙂 I just love otters…we have one that makes impromptu visits every couple of months in the pond behind our home. If one of us sees him we all jump up and watch him frolic 🙂 Hope you are well <3
Oh how magical! I have only caught glimpses of river otters. They are so playful. Wonderful to have one visit you regularly!
He is a special treat, Cindy 🙂 Brings a smile to all!!
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That’s some serious sun-bathing while relaxing. 🙂
They have distilled life down to it’s most important elements!
Thank you Cindy. 🙂
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Yes we otta! So adorable 😊.
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Oh, my daughter’s FAV…I must pass this along. So CUTE!
Hope it makes her smile!
Thank you!:)
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