On a mid-week late evening, we visited the far bog where beavers are making their latest local community. Not every visit leads to any excitement but we were lucky this day. This beaver suspected we were around but apparently wasn’t sure where. I caught this image as he paddled toward us. Moments later he saw us and with a tremendous slap with his tail, went deep while simultaneously reversing direction.
Maine
Trilliums are here
Spring woodpecker 3
Last weekend we did find a textbook example of a hairy woodpecker in the front yard.
Spring woodpecker 2
Or a yellow-bellied sapsucker?
Spring woodpecker
Perhaps a hairy woodpecker?
Purgatory reflections
An early morning view of Purgatory stream last week
Frog at periscope depth
It is time for frogs and the woods to re-awaken. I heard some frog-like chirping while walking by the bog. When I approached too close, they all went quiet. But, I saw one looking at me (see him/her? at just left of center).
Waiting for ice out

From last week’s journey to the no-name pond; a small creature contemplates the changing season.
Reflections of spring
Ducks on no-name pond
