Monday, December 8, 2014

Look who's been busy...

Yesterday seemed like a good day to get out of the house and go for a morning walk at the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve.  We parked at the Whipple Bridge and took the trail that runs along the canal toward Vischer Ferry.  
About a quarter mile from the bridge I spotted these tree stumps.  They were freshly cut by a busy beaver.  I would guess they had been chewed up a day or two ago, based on the wood shavings on top of the snow and ice.  

A few yards from the stumps there was a path leading into the canal that looked like a beaver slide.  You can see the part of the grass that is covered with packed snow in the picture below.
Keep your eyes open for more signs of the beaver(s) as it is definitely active right now.  There was also a flock of Canada Geese enjoying the ice and cold water at the Preserve.  
Despite the cold, the wildlife is out there and active.  There are lots of chances to see it if you just bundle up and get out there to look for it.  Stay warm and keep your eyes open!

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