I heat my home with an outdoor wood furnace. Last night I went out to load the furnace before hitting the sack for the night.
Walking across the yard I saw a larger black colored figure. I thought it was a cat. I yelled, but it didnt' move. So...I walked a bit closer.
I was careful because I had no idea what it was and many animals hibernate at this time of the year. Those that should be asleep but are up and around are usually sick with Rabies being one of the reasons.
Upon closer examination of this critter I ran to the house to get my camera.
Here is what I saw...
It was a young Beaver. So why was he in my yard? I believe he was just looking over the Real Estate and was being a friendly neighbor. There is a small river and some back water area behind my property.
This is just a youngster, most likely last springs pup. I don't know if mom and dad were kicking him out of house and home or not, but he was not real scared. It could also be that some predator was able to invade his domain and he was looking for a new place to live.
At any rate, this is one of the reasons I live in the rural area that I do. Nature is all around if you just take the time to look once in a while.
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Hi William - That's a great shot and a very cool and collected beaver. We have a few in our area, but sightings are rare unless you're right at their dam. Did you ask him to cut some wood for your stove while he was hanging out?
Dick...now thereis a good idea. My wife is worried he might start chewing on some of her trees.
You do find some interesting things at your home. I remember one time you posted about a Bald Eagle also.
Well, is this going to be the start of a coat? Of course there are regs on this but just a thought.
I hope he didn't run out of food in his little beaver house.
I have never seen a beaver... but there are many other things that I have seen.
My dog loves beavers......would you like to borrow him? He has eaten about twelve in the last two years.
Bill, I've seen one or two beavers around here and that really surprised me. What really surprises me though is all the armadillos I've seen...I didn't think they came this far north...I thought they were mostly in Texas.