Have you ever seen an Otter eating a crayfish? It may look painful, but in reality, it’s just their natural way of catching and eating their prey. Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph an otter doing just that at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

I visited the Upper Scarborough area and parked in the designated parking area. From there, I walked to the location where I spotted the River Otter. Using my hand-held Canon EOS R5 camera and RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens, I was able to capture some amazing shots of the otter in action.

On July 26, 2022, at 08:35 A.M., I took these photos in Aperture Priority mode with an aperture of f8, a shutter speed of 1/2500, and an ISO of 3200. The result was a series of stunning images that show the otter’s natural hunting and eating behavior.

In conclusion, despite the appearance of pain, the Otter eating the crayfish is just a part of their natural way of life. If you have the opportunity to visit the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, be sure to keep [Read More…]

I recently had the opportunity to capture a unique moment in nature at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. While exploring the Upper Scarborough area, I walked upon an Otter in the act of consuming a crayfish.

To capture this moment, I utilized my Canon EOS R5 and RF 100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens, hand-held. I chose to shoot in Aperture Priority mode with an aperture of f8, shutter speed of 1/2500, and ISO of 2000. A slight exposure compensation of -1/3 was also applied. The focal length used was 500 mm.

The experience was unforgettable and the resulting photos perfectly capture the beauty and grace of this amazing creature in its natural habitat. Enjoy the photos taken on July 22, 2022 at 8:01 A.M. at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

• Otter Eating Crayfish