Well, I just experienced a first after almost 30 years on the farm.
I get up fairly early and let Dottie out at sunrise. She has a morning routine that includes a tour of the Potomac and our marsh.
The entrance to the marsh is too the left of this tree with the Loon.
My home office looks out on the rear of the farm...Frank the cat approves:
So, first cup of coffee, checking admin creep when I see Dottie run across the lawn...being chased by an Otter! I wish I had gotten some pics but it stunned me a bit.
I got up and went to the garage to see what was going on. The Otter and Dottie were in the garage running around. I get Dottie in the house and through the glass door to the garage, can see the Otter as it sniffs the door jam.
No sign of distress, rabies, etc...first time I have seen an Otter up close on the farm, the size of a large cat. I close the wooden door and check D for cuts, bites, etc. Nothing.
Whew.
Back to my desk and the Otter is no where to be found. I just got back from feeding the horses and we walked up. No Otter.
Just so odd. Also, two days ago I am on my drive about with Dottie...I drive the Ranger and stop frequently so the tour generally lasts over an hour. I am playing a game on my iPhone when the biggest, whitest Skunk walks right by me, stops, looks, and continues on his merry way.