Wonderful Spring Surprise

[mcary]

I went out today in search of open water looking for some potential early spring migrants. I was hoping to find some waterfowl, but ended up with something much better. When I found the spot I was looking for there was nothing to be found. I decided to wander up the river a little further and will never regret it! Here's what I found. Hope you enjoy!

[eelpout#1]

Very nice Mike, every bit as good as you said they were. I'll have to get out later today and check if the local otter has been out and about.

Nice pix

eelpout

[mmeyer]

Those are great Mike! What a nice surprise. Thanks for sharing those.

Mike

[finnbay]

Great shots! I like the last one in particular - looks like they had an exhausting day!

[MN Shutterbug]

I'll say, you found something better! Those are superb. You done good. They are a nice change from feathers. And yes, I certainly enjoyed.

[mcary]

Thanks guys. I spent about an 1 1/2 hours watching these otters. It really was fun. I've only seen otters a few times prior and this was the best chance I've ever had to witness a lot of different behaviors. They make some really interesting sounds when they're communicating.

X - I am tentatively stewing over the idea of a SD visit to Sand Lake the last weekend of March. That would be the first potential weekend I have to get down there, but it will depend on what the Snow Goose and other waterfowl numbers are like. If you're interested in meeting me over there let me know. I'll let you know if I'm going for sure as soon I decide.

[MN Shutterbug]

Michael, considering my daughter screwed things up for Easter, by booking a trip to Colorado at that time, our family will be getting together for Easter the last weekend of the month. I'm sure I'd be free the next weekend and the next, etc.

[explorer]

Mike, those are great images! I really like numbers two and three.

[Steve Foss]

Great work, Mike. Sure is nice when the surprises turn out better than what we'd planned to shoot in the first place.

[mountaindew]

Great Job! I love the 6th pic! Awesome!

[JayinMN]

Great collection, otters are really fun animals to watch and you did a good job capturing some of those antics.

[yakfisher]

Wow, what a great find. Those are some wonderful photos.