Otterly Fabulous

I had recently discovered the location of a family of otters living on the lower reaches of the River Lune.On Sunday on a walk in the area I saw three otters on the river,one of them being within a few feet but I didn't have the camera gear with me.I was keen to return and on the Monday, Simon and I made the trip up the M6 to the location.At first we couldn't see any otters but very soon I spotted otters further up the river and they were heading our way.When eventually they came closer we couldn't believe our luck as there were four otters.They would be a family group of mother and three well grown cubs and they were returning to their holt following a morning's foray higher up the Lune.It was an exciting time as we were both kept very busy capturing the action. The otters came across the river close to where we were waiting and we made the most of this wonderful opportunity to grab lots of images. Eventually the family returned across the river and made for their bankside holt and we didn't see them again.It really had been a fabulous experience to be in the right place at the right time and witness at close quarters these special animals.Hope you enjoy the images shown below and you can be sure I will return soon for hopefully more close encounters with these fabulous otters. Thanks for looking in.