Mammals

This adult beaver was busy eating the leaves and branches of a recently harvested branch.  Two adults were floating this branch in the water only to be met by two beaver kits (photos below).  The little kits swam out from the edges of the creek to meet their parents and promptly started munching on the leaves as well.

I recently saw a nature show featuring the Canadian Beaver who is wreaking havoc in South America.  In South America they are known as  Super Beaver because of their ability to alter entire ecosystems.  It seems our Canadian Beavers are very adaptable to different environments, are active for longer periods throughout the day and therefore create their watery worlds at a faster rate. Our transplanted Canadian Beavers are thriving and destroying forests and valleys on the island of Tierra del Fuego.   Beavers also create wetland habitats for the benefit of other species and are nature’s greatest engineers.  The most fascinating rodent and so much fun to watch!

Enjoy!

~Sharon

This little one was munching on unripe wild blueberries alongside the road in the Sandilands area.  It was a small bear but we did not see the momma bear anywhere – perhaps she was in the bush.  Not taking any chances of encountering an angry mother bear, these photos were taken from my vehicle and this little bear did not appear disturbed by the parked car.

Enjoy!

~Sharon

While travelling to my favourite creek I came across this Red Fox who had just hunted down a gopher.  I kept my distance and watched him dine in the early evening sun.  This fox has almost shed all his winter coat and looked pretty handsome.  I watched him for about 10 minutes before moving on to the creek.

Enjoy!

~Sharon