The
sun was up and the spring day was looking to be better than average, weather-wise.
But
the air temperature was still freezing cold and the robins were reluctant to
move.
Down
on the pond Mr. Mallard was yawning and stretching and shaking off the frost.
The
hawk considered duck for breakfast.
But
decided to look for something smaller and easier to catch.
Mom
and Dad canada goose hustled their brood out of sight before the hawk looked
their way.
A
strange shadowy shape slipped through the water along the river. What was it?
Muskrat? Otter? Loch Ness Monster??
Nope. A beaver already going about his day.
C’mon
everybody. Get up! Time to get busy!
Then
with a huge splash from his big flat tail, he quickly swam away.
Certainly an interesting river.
ReplyDeleteYou've got some really interesting wildlife out there. I've never, ever even seen a beaver! :) Glad the little ducks were herded to safety!
ReplyDeleteThat is one fluffy robin!
ReplyDeleteGREAT captures of your wild neighborhood! The robin is pretty proud of himself, all puffed up in his red vest- not one note does he complain. Wyoming is getting january weather! So much snow. Glad to have left that behind.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a beaver in the water. But I've seen five or six big fat beavers sitting beside the road, next to creek culverts in various locations throughout our county.
ReplyDeleteI did see a muskrat in the water one time, in a drainage ditch between a McDonalds and a Captain D's. Our wildlife isn't wild enough.
Love that hawk...
ReplyDeletePearl
Now THAT is cool! I have never really seen a beaver!
ReplyDeleteskara brea
Wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteI see it's the high season when beavers are making their house. (；ﾟ(ｴ)ﾟ)/
Lucky you! I love all your wildlife. I've never seen a beaver in the wild.
ReplyDeleteSuch great captures, Leenie. You have the most amazing wildlife in your area. Just beautiful!
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