River Otter Ecology Project
@riverotterecology.bsky.social
We work to create lasting protections for local waterways using community science, research, education, and advocacy. Our ambassador is the North American River Otter – an indicator of healthy waters.
Otters for Waters
https://riverotterecology.org/
Otters for Waters
https://riverotterecology.org/
Big Teeth. Little fish.
(Photo by Kendall Oei)
(Photo by Kendall Oei)
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Big Teeth. Little fish.
(Photo by Kendall Oei)
(Photo by Kendall Oei)
So many river otters...
(Video and Otter Spotter Report by Sheila M)
(Video and Otter Spotter Report by Sheila M)
November 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
So many river otters...
(Video and Otter Spotter Report by Sheila M)
(Video and Otter Spotter Report by Sheila M)
This afternoon we watched salmon spawning in our local creek.
No river otters in sight...
No river otters in sight...
November 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
This afternoon we watched salmon spawning in our local creek.
No river otters in sight...
No river otters in sight...
In case you were wondering...
Yes, it's hard to get any work done when a spotted owl is perched right outside your office window all day.
Yes, it's hard to get any work done when a spotted owl is perched right outside your office window all day.
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
In case you were wondering...
Yes, it's hard to get any work done when a spotted owl is perched right outside your office window all day.
Yes, it's hard to get any work done when a spotted owl is perched right outside your office window all day.
A romp of river otters on the Verde River, Cottonwood, AZ.
(video by an anonymous observer)
#OttersforWaters
(video by an anonymous observer)
#OttersforWaters
November 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
A romp of river otters on the Verde River, Cottonwood, AZ.
(video by an anonymous observer)
#OttersforWaters
(video by an anonymous observer)
#OttersforWaters
October 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Jack Scheinman, who took that photo, reported the sighting through our Otter Spotter web portal back in 2022.
Here are a couple of other photos he submitted along with his sighting report.
Here are a couple of other photos he submitted along with his sighting report.
October 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Jack Scheinman, who took that photo, reported the sighting through our Otter Spotter web portal back in 2022.
Here are a couple of other photos he submitted along with his sighting report.
Here are a couple of other photos he submitted along with his sighting report.
Our National Parks are treasures that depend on all of us to protect them.
#NationalParks
#NationalParks
October 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Our National Parks are treasures that depend on all of us to protect them.
#NationalParks
#NationalParks
Sometimes a bobcat falls right to sleep in front of your research camera.
1/2
1/2
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Sometimes a bobcat falls right to sleep in front of your research camera.
1/2
1/2
River otter catches a fish, but her pup nabs it and runs away.
September 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
River otter catches a fish, but her pup nabs it and runs away.
Derelict concrete is a habitat element for these urban river otters.
(Video by K James)
(Video by K James)
August 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Derelict concrete is a habitat element for these urban river otters.
(Video by K James)
(Video by K James)
Suburban street as a wildlife corridor.
Top-notch Otter Spotting by Taylor R
Top-notch Otter Spotting by Taylor R
August 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Suburban street as a wildlife corridor.
Top-notch Otter Spotting by Taylor R
Top-notch Otter Spotting by Taylor R
Strange things happen in the night.
August 15, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Strange things happen in the night.
Coyote attempts to assume control of the river otters' coot cache, but is met by spirited resistance.
(Photos by Trish Carney)
(Photos by Trish Carney)
August 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Coyote attempts to assume control of the river otters' coot cache, but is met by spirited resistance.
(Photos by Trish Carney)
(Photos by Trish Carney)
Some days later...
July 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Some days later...
July 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Bobcat considers its next move.
July 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Bobcat considers its next move.
We don't mean to be scolds, but videos like this send the wrong message. Otters are wild animals, and the illegal pet trade is problematic for a number of the 14 otter species around the world.
Here's a video of wild baby river otters with their mom, where they belong. They're cute too.
Here's a video of wild baby river otters with their mom, where they belong. They're cute too.
June 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
We don't mean to be scolds, but videos like this send the wrong message. Otters are wild animals, and the illegal pet trade is problematic for a number of the 14 otter species around the world.
Here's a video of wild baby river otters with their mom, where they belong. They're cute too.
Here's a video of wild baby river otters with their mom, where they belong. They're cute too.
River otter and Brown pelican.
(photo by W Legge)
(photo by W Legge)
June 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
River otter and Brown pelican.
(photo by W Legge)
(photo by W Legge)
It's river otter baby season!
Here are some things to keep in mind if you see a mother and her pups.
Here are some things to keep in mind if you see a mother and her pups.
June 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
It's river otter baby season!
Here are some things to keep in mind if you see a mother and her pups.
Here are some things to keep in mind if you see a mother and her pups.
First river otter pups of the year on one of our research cameras.
(The pups are making the chirping sound.)
(The pups are making the chirping sound.)
June 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
First river otter pups of the year on one of our research cameras.
(The pups are making the chirping sound.)
(The pups are making the chirping sound.)
June 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
We River Otter Ecology Project folks are patriots; we believe in the United States Constitution. We value people and our planet. And by golly you know we value our precious waterways. All are under assault by those who care more for money and power than our children’s and grandchildren's futures.
June 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
We River Otter Ecology Project folks are patriots; we believe in the United States Constitution. We value people and our planet. And by golly you know we value our precious waterways. All are under assault by those who care more for money and power than our children’s and grandchildren's futures.