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21-NOV-2014 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

River Otter with Prey

I saw movement in the water at Delta Ponds this morning and stopped to keep an eye out for what was causing the waves. A pair of river otters were feeding along the bank. Then one of them swam out to a small log. I got several shots of it there. Lo and behold it had caught a bullfrog and was feeding.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/1000s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso6400 hide exif
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Date/Time21-Nov-2014 07:14:57
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D800
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length400 mm
Exposure Time1/1000 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent6400
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Buz Kiefer28-Nov-2014 21:30
Wonderful wildlife capture. GMV!
Karen Moen26-Nov-2014 08:15
Excellent wildlife capture showing natural behavior! Voted.
vj400025-Nov-2014 06:16
great catch !
exzim24-Nov-2014 17:28
How rare is this, they are pretty shy I thought
John S 24-Nov-2014 02:40
Great catch! ..mmm, tasty treat ;)
Barry Ailetcher23-Nov-2014 18:54
super shot looks like a good dinner for him
Walter Otto Koenig23-Nov-2014 02:14
An amazing image. Otters are such elusive subjects. "V"
Paul Milholland22-Nov-2014 23:36
I guess frog legs were on the breakfast menu.
Julie Oldfield22-Nov-2014 20:42
Poor frog! Great capture! Nice to see in the wild. V
Ed Duverger22-Nov-2014 20:41
Very good pic of a good hunter.
Frank Brault22-Nov-2014 18:44
What a wonderful portrait! I love the blend of colors and the otter is something else! V
Marcia Colelli22-Nov-2014 17:35
Great timing and capture V
Ed R 22-Nov-2014 14:31
Got a frog in the throat.
Ruth Voorhis22-Nov-2014 13:41
Great catch, both the otter's and yours, Vern!
Hernan E. Enriquez22-Nov-2014 13:29
We kill cows! Nice capture Vern...
Stephanie22-Nov-2014 13:17
Oh my ~ what a great capture! Poor little froggie.... V
Anitta22-Nov-2014 12:27
Oh wow, Vern! You've truly nailed this one. Fantastic timing! V
Alexander Kazakov22-Nov-2014 08:44
Nice catch! Like! V
graham 22-Nov-2014 08:36
super shot vern
Johnnie Rogers 22-Nov-2014 08:12
Remarkable capture, you sure are quick on the draw Vern!
Bea.22-Nov-2014 07:28
Super catch Vern, not only frogs legs, but the whole frog.
Helen Betts22-Nov-2014 07:09
Superb capture, Vern, although I do feel sort of sorry for the frog. I never knew what otters ate!
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS22-Nov-2014 05:11
Awesome shot Vern, this river otter has a nice size frog too. ~V~
joseantonio22-Nov-2014 05:04
Amazing capture.V.
J Ponces22-Nov-2014 04:52
Fantastic! I just love Otters! They can be so cute!
paplvr22-Nov-2014 04:49
Wow what a catch! Linda S
Guest 22-Nov-2014 04:28
Great catch!
Robin Reid22-Nov-2014 04:10
Excellent shot.
Jim Coffman22-Nov-2014 04:09
Great capture,Vern! Poor frog!
Greg W22-Nov-2014 04:00
Great action shot Vern. It's always thrilling to catch a moment like that.
Steve Thuman22-Nov-2014 03:57
Great catch, by both of you
Judith Barnett22-Nov-2014 03:53
It is the circle of life whether we want to see it or not, very nice catch of "the catch of the day"!
Anthony Joseph22-Nov-2014 03:52
Nice catch!
John C. de Freitas22-Nov-2014 03:40
Great catch...I mean the photo...Well done Vern.....~V~
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Laura Milholland22-Nov-2014 03:40
How wonderful to catch such a shot, Vern. Not wonderful for the frog, but hey everyone's gotta eat. ;)
Carl Carbone22-Nov-2014 03:11
Wow, great find!
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