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Australian Fur Seal

This Australian Fur Seal (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus) was resident in Mallacoota Inlet, I gather it had been living there for some time. It certainly was very relaxed at being near photographers shooting furiously, and was lazily floating around in circles doing the sidestroke. Second shot in the note.
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beverley said:

o0o I think without a doubt related to "Nessie" ;-) oOo
11 years ago

tiabunna replied to beverley:

Just possibly, Bev - though I always thought Nessie is a few sizes larger. :)
11 years ago

beverley said:

ADMIRED in NATURE 4U and also ADMIRED in 4U
11 years ago

tiabunna replied to beverley:

:)
11 years ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

Soooooo

re....
............lax............

*yawn*....................ed ......................

Wonderful photo !
11 years ago

tiabunna replied to Pam J:

Indeed it was, Pam - so much so that I wondered if it wasn't sailing in circles in its sleep. :) Thank you.
11 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Terrific capture!

Admired in:
www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
11 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna replied to William Sutherland:

Many thanks, William.
11 years ago ( translate )

Janet Brien said:

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Both pictures are fantastic, but I especially love the second one because the silhouette is so awesome and the leading line of the shoreline brings me right back to that silly seal! The main picture is just so darn CUTE!! Seals are just captivating, now nice that this one was comfortable around people so everyone could get pictures! :) Wonderful to see this doll in the wild! :)
11 years ago

tiabunna replied to Janet Brien:

Thank you so much, Janet. Having this seal around was a constant source of interest - and, as you say, so captivating. What made it so special was that these were almost exterminated in the 1800s for their fur, so it is very special that their numbers have increased and that they now are so relaxed near people.
11 years ago

William Sutherland said:

ADMIRED in 4U
11 years ago

tiabunna replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you.
11 years ago ( translate )

beverley replied to tiabunna:

o0o depends how many whiskies you have drunk I guess ;-) oOo
11 years ago

beverley said:

o0o ;-))))) thanks ;-))) o0o

o0o oh that I had been there to hear the dawn chorus ;-)
perhaps one day ;-) oOo

yes its a beautiful day here and alls right with the world,
enjoy your weekend too George and thanks ;-)
11 years ago

tiabunna replied to beverley:

Thank you, Bev. I hope your weekend has been as pleasant as mine. :)
11 years ago