One barely has to get out of the car in order to observe the wildlife along the Rio Grande. I’ll start with the most exciting creature to come to this area in years, the River Otter. Several, I think 9, were introduced to the Rio Grande in the winter of ’08 and we have wondered how and if they were thriving? Now I know for a fact, three are.

Headed for the safety of the water after spotting me.

Entering the water with the 2nd already there.

Eating a tasty carp.

A few more photographs from the day.

A Bull Elk carcass provides a mid-day snack for a couple of coyotes.

Wintering geese in Pilar.

Great Blue Heron.

One of our resident Bald Eagles.

Orilla Verde evening.

Sunset and the Pilar Cliffs.

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