River Otters

Paddling upstream we paused when we heard dogs barking… low and behold we never expected to see this pair peering out from under a log, they were defending their space by making a “woof woof” noise.  I was delighted to see them and haven’t seen them since.River Otters 1

 

This female Snapper was carrying around about six inches of clay packed onto it’s back.  I often wonder if I should have removed the clay, what a heavy burden to carry around.  On the path near Devils Glen there were three females looking to lay eggs.  snpping turtle