At the Waterhole Today

It was bordering on thunder storms and i almost didn't go out. Fishing was awash as it's no fun in a canoe in a thunderstorm.

I caught this guy on the shore of the pond. He was wary, but didn't spook

I was able to shift position to get a different angle.

A lot has happened since I was last here. The Bufflehead has hatched out a few.

The mallards are quite happy

Enough babies swimming around that a traffic cop should be hanging out.

The Blue winged teal is not happy with something or other. Could it be he is "hen Pecked"?

Even the beaver was out swimming around.

Something Different Today!

I decided to go and sit beside a beaver pond today. The sun was out and we broke a record for the warmest April 18 ever at 26.1 C.

It has taken me a while, several years in fact to find the perfect spot for beaver watching.

This little fellow at about 30 pounds was very cooperative.He swam around the pond, hopped up on the dam then swam up to me. I could not get the lens to retract fast enough to get him in focus at a distance of about 4 feet!

This was the best I could do for a close-up.

Happy munching to you!