Northern River Otters can be seen in the ocean, in rivers and creeks, and on land.

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Michael Reinhart was watching an Osprey eating a fish when he was startled to see this River Otter climbing up the bluff.

A River Otter climbing a bluff by Michael Reinhart

River Otters are fascinating creatures. A family of otters lives in the lagoon of the Gualala River. Below is a photo by Gary Hopkins of a River Otter and a Western Gull facing off. That gull should have been worried, as River Otters will take a gull for their dinner.Gull and River Otter exchanging glances by Gary HopkinsThanks to Michael and Gary for allowing me to share their photos with you here.