Sun Mote Copse two little frogs

Skipjack and Otter had no shortage of enthusiasm as their hunting instincts kicked in. Njord could see his son’s nose working as he tried to zero in on his target. Then, he took a literal leap of faith. The father couldn’t help but become inspired by Skip’s tenacity. Good effort! he thought.

Otter, on the other hand, displayed an instinctual stalking instinct. She didn’t throw herself with wild abandon, like her brother. It was obvious to Njord that Otter used her sight, but at their young age, despite their differences, it didn’t necessarily give her an upper hand.

"Close one, my wee hunters!" Njord encouraged between his teeth. Then, to meet the puppies where they were at, he made the movements smaller to hopefully give them an opportunity for a successful pounce.