Managed to photograph this otter, whilst on Mull earlier this week. At times is was only 10 m away and didn't mind the attention, one local said the fishermen had been feeding it, which is a shame really.
Hello Gavin
I agree with your comments about feeding a truly wild mammal, it doesn't do them any good in the long term. It's a nice shot of the otter, which blends well with the sea weed, did you capture any with it looking towards the camera?
Best wishes
Phil
Great Shot of a very tricky mammal to photograph, I have tried for many years to photograph them on the Shetland Isles and also Mull and know how difficult they are, where abouts on Mull did you take this image.
Fantastic, i've not seen one in ages, then again thats what living in the city does to you. I must visit my farther who's seen an otter and two pine martins while out trout fishing.
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6 repliesGavin
I agree with your comments about feeding a truly wild mammal, it doesn't do them any good in the long term. It's a nice shot of the otter, which blends well with the sea weed, did you capture any with it looking towards the camera?
Best wishes
Phil
Yes I did get a couple with the otter looking towards the camera but not full frame like above, also managed some of it in the water feeding.
Great Shot of a very tricky mammal to photograph, I have tried for many years to photograph them on the Shetland Isles and also Mull and know how difficult they are, where abouts on Mull did you take this image.
Dan
Nice one.
Justin, I wouldn't have cared if I hadn't had my camera with me, it was a great wildlife watching moment for me.
Gavin