"BEAUTIFUL BEAVER"

Beaver (North American) - 11 Photos

Slightly modifying two lines of the song by John Lennon, "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)":

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

Beautiful Beaver

The dam work having been completed, I suppose it was a night of relaxation and eating for the beavers, at least during the remaining hours of daylight.

Upon arrival at the pond, I spotted one smaller beaver sitting on a small reed island, munching away (Photo # 7).  It then disappeared onto the other side out of sight but I could still hear munching and tail slapping by at least two.

Then eventually a much larger beaver swam into the area, came out of the water, retrieved a branch and returned to the shoreline. This beaver was extremely large and a lovely ginger colouring, obviously coming into its Spring/Summer coat. There were comings and goings of several more beavers after, including a smaller one who remained with the adult who I believe to be last year's kit from its size and attachment to the adult.

Eventually all the beavers disappeared into their network of ponds, probably looking for other places to forage. There is something so relaxing about sitting with beavers hearing their quiet munching sounds. And that soft "mewing", vocalized particularly by the youngsters communicating with the adults that just touches my heart.

They may be rodents but I think you will agree, beautiful. And what better mammal could we have as a national symbol than the beaver. They are hard working, community minded, family orientated and phenomenal eco-engineers.

ADULT BEAVER

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JUNIOR BEAVER

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