Otter in the Sun

Description

A mature female suns herself on a trunk hovering over the water at Petrie Island in Ottawa's east end. Mom had two juveniles with her and this looked to be her moment of peace while the other two continued to hunt for fish around the trunk.

Taken By

Dani-Elle Dubé

Taken On

October 14, 2025

Tagged

otter mammal petrie island ottawa ontario river water outdoor autumn fall october dawn waterfront animal nature wildlife canada bird mustelids vertebrate carnivores snout whiskers north_american_river_otter terrestrial_animal fur

Assignments

Wildlife Active Outdoors Provinces