From time to time, the beavers relocate out of Damalot, the dams let the water go, streams form, and flat grassy areas appear. This is popular with the deer, the occasional moose, a host of animals who enjoy the diversity of the environment. It is also popular with the poplars, which have a chance to grow and replenish. Beav can be tough on poplar trees, with their tasty bark. So, the beavers move.
Beav didn't go far though. Just popped into the Oxtongue River. Swam upstream. He's been spotted, along with his family, at Marsh's Falls. Some of our guests got some lovely photos of him, which we are hoping they will send us when they get home so we can post them. Zach and Bryce sat up on the rocks at the Falls watching the beavers at work for quite a while.
Felling trees is what Beav does. Nobody does it better. The beaver whittles the tree in to pencil thin-ness until gravity takes over. Once the tree is down, the beaver will cut it into manageable sections and drag it to the water. If need be, he will build canals, slides and chutes to get it there. But, oh, Beaver... you need to be careful!This tree fell right onto Highway 35, near the bridge over the falls. Beaver had to get right out onto the pavement in order to trim up the branches he needed. We would so hate it if our beloved Beaver got that run-down feeling from playing in traffic... so be careful Beaver. And drivers, do take care!!!
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