Female otter and cub

Female Otter and cub fishing in kelp.
I had spotted this female otter and cub about 40 minutes before this series of images was taken. The 2 otters were on the beach beneath the coast when I spotted them, some distance off. Although the cub is reasonably well grown it was constantly "peeping" , a high pitched call. I followed the pair down the coast, keeping below the horizon and out of sight. Fortunately the wind was favourable and I managed to wait in a secluded position in front of the position where they were likely to exit the sea.
About 5 minutes after these pictures were taken I was soaked by a heavy rain shower which drenched the camera.