Gary Iversen photographed this raccoon swimming in Duck Lake:

This big fella was roaming around outside the Post Office a few days ago, keeping an eye on his “posse”:

Gary Iversen has otters regularly visiting his back yard, a.k.a. Duck Lake.

“Mind if we swim through?”

“Go ahead, just watch out for the dogleg . . . and the rest of him!”

Geese lounging  at the soggy Golf Course.

PAWS resident Avita asks you to visit PAWS, and read the home page section titled “Your Votes Count,” then follow the directions provided to vote for North Beach PAWS every day through mid-December.  Says Avita, “PAWS could win some much needed grant money because you took the time to vote.” For info on how to adopt sweet Avita, call 360-289-4350.

Tony Byers photographed a Heron and a Kingfisher hanging out at the Marina. You may know Tony from ACE Hardware, or his Sunday night KOSW radio show.