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Otterly Amazed!

Posted by Jennifer Sigmon,
North Country explorer from Asbury Park NJ
February 12, 2026 —

I was on one of my regular walks along the lake and the otter popped up. I spotted one earlier in the season in just about the same spot. I have been hoping to see an otter since we moved here and it finally happened, right in my backyard!