Yes, he is awake. I took a walk beyond the shed, down the hill. MiniFred has her burrow under the shed.
The snow has melted, and it appears that Barry's path is open. Beavers were decimated in the old days. Hunted and trapped their number went way down.
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The water is really high, despite a drought last year. This is good as the water gives Barry shelter and protection from the coyotes, fisher, red fox, and other critters that circled his dam in winter.
He's been working on the trees.
Walking around the edge of the wetland I was careful, it is quite damp!
I found a new lodge. With the leaves down it is easier to see it.
They are masterful builders!
This is how I spotted the 2nd lodge.
That water must go down a lot in summer.
ReplyDeleteBarry the beaver will be busy building.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
The beaver family is expanding?
ReplyDeleteTough to say. I thought that they had a living lodge and a cache lodge. ???
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteWonderful... nature doing as nature does best. YAM xx
I'm thrilled to hear that Barry made it through the winter, it must have been exciting to see him swimming around.
ReplyDeleteThe ponds are still centre iced here. But I am sure Barry's distant kin have been out chomping already.
ReplyDeleteBarry has done a lot of work in the pond.
ReplyDeleteBeavers really are such clever builders!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the beautiful photos, Jenn.
We had a blizzard, then warm weather, then an ice storm, and then 3-4 inches of rain and flooding. However, I saw the beavers at the Reserve today and they are not bothered a bit.
ReplyDeleteAnimals are pretty amazing.