Beaver!

[Becke]

I finally saw a beaver at the Heron Reserve!  I was sneaking up on a Common Yellowthroat, over one of the bridges on the East Loop, when all of a sudden there was a huge splash!  Definitely got my attention!  He swam in a circle and slapped his tail again, then went under the bridge and then leisurely proceeded up the canal, slapping his tail as he went.  It was quite entertaining!

[trudi]

They sure can be entertaining .. On the downside they can sure make a meal out if the trees !!

[kestrel]

Great shots Becke! I've only ever heard one slap its tail when it's aways away.

[Becke]

I took my daughter this evening as she had never seen a beaver before. We saw at least 10 of them! It was awesome.

[kimbose]

Great shots Becke! Where did you and your daughter see all the beavers?

[Becke]

At the Heron Reserve. There were some in the Reserve, but there were six of them in the water beside the dyke that you walk to see the Heron colony. They were more interesting as they were moving around out of the water and being all industrious, hauling branches around and interacting with each other.

[kimbose]

Thanks Becke, I will try to get out there next week.