Fall on the Upper bog
bogs
Winter landscaping
From about a month ago over on the beaver bog, we noted some recent tree trimming along the banks of the creek that supplies most of the water for the bog.
Summertime far bog visit
Earlier this year on our patrol to the far bog.
Beaver dam near the beaver bog
The latest project by our local beaver team includes dimension lumber as well as the usual complement of trunks, branches, leaves, and mud.
A Springtime beaver
We have recently found several beaver dams in the backwoods. While we are hoping to get some pictures of the new inhabitants, we have gone back to the archives and found some interesting images from the past (here is an April 2017 snapshot from the far bog).
Goldfinch time
Our local newspaper reported that it is prime time for the American goldfinch in Maine. The kids have hatched, the start of winter migration is months away, and several competitive species have already departed for their wintering grounds.
Green eyed monster
When looking closely at dragon flies, one thinks it is a good thing they are not the size of, say, an eagle.
Chickadee at the bog
This is another chickadee at another bog. We watched a pair of them preparing a nest in a rotted tree stump similar to our previous post weeks ago. This time they were sensitive to my approach and I was unable to get any useful nesting shots.
Spring beaver
Our mid-week patrol over to the far bog was eventful. Besides confirming the beavers are still in the area, we saw two young deer in the nearby field and red-wing black-birds.
Chickadee at the front door
Last week we were enjoying a busy group of chickadees over at the far bog. At one point we noticed several flying to and fro from a tree stump. We discovered their condo! In an earlier post this week you saw one of them taking wood shavings out of the nest.
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