It’s still raining this morning as I set out on my paddle.  Very near the boat, I spotted a family of otters splashing about.  They always seem to be having great fun.

The otters hauled out on a nearby island, and quickly disappeared into the trees.

I headed for Quigley Creek next.   It’s about mid-tide, so I’m not able to get very far up the creek before I run out of water.  The creek is so beautiful and quiet, and the fragrance of the trees is wonderful.  

I was intent on navigating around lots of rocks because the tide was already pretty low, when I looked up and saw this family of mergansers trying to sneak passed me.  By the time I put my paddle down and got my camera out, momma had decided I looked like something threatening, and she was putting it in “R” for “Race”.  

So, I headed back out to the little islets that dot the anchorage, where I discovered this eagle trying to dry out from the rain.