Salmon Run

In the fall, the Kokanee Salmon spawn in the creeks that run through the town and outlying areas.  These photos are of Coldstream Creek.
Forgive me for so many photos but it was awesome to see so I took lots of photos and tried to only post the best of them.
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A favorite hiding spot

This is a small run compared to other creeks in the province but exciting anyway.

Otters

I doubt if it's possible to see an otter up close and not fall in love with them. What other wild animal has so much joy in playing.

Nature programs on television always show the ones wrapped up in seaweed lying on their backs cracking oysters on their bellies with a rock. A quick look through Google images will reveal incredible photos,their faces are so expressive.

We lived near a river that had otters but unfortunately, I was never able to catch them at play. I could only find the mudslides they made all along the banks. Anywhere there was a bit of a stream pouring into the river, they would slip down it until they had created quite a well shaped muddy slide. I'd find little footprints and could imagine the fun they'd had but I'm not sure what time of day or night they came so our paths never crossed.

This little fellow I drew seemed to have that curious look on his face that typifies the species.

Funny River Otter & Footprints, Tracks Neck Tie by countrymousestudio

Fun Otterly Adorable Cute Otter Animal BooginHead Pacifier by countrymousestudio

Cute Watercolor Otter Wildlife Animal art T Shirt by countrymousestudio