A Canada geese group of juveniles ply the near coast on Lake Contoocook in New Hampshire the other day.
Hughie, Dooie, and Louie go for a swim
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Beaver at work
Another look at the beaver that entertained us recently while we were crossing upstream from their primary dam.
Buoy ahead
Beaver incoming!
We were crossing the stream where the beavers have their current set of dams when one of them came steaming toward us.
Egret in the tree
An egret perches in a tree along the ice pond last month
Osprey looking at you
If you are a fish, this could be the last thing you ever see.
Osprey mom on duty
On the other side of the Great Marsh is an osprey nest that has typically sponsored a family every year as far back as anyone can remember. This year is no different. We think this is a mom sitting on her eggs. She stays put even when anyone walks by. Another osprey, presumed to be the dad, is frequently seen nearby.
Blackbird at the marsh
Osprey on duty
Osprey goes fishing 3
The osprey enters the water with a big splash, disappears completely under the water, and tries to grab a fish with its claws. Here it emerges and, in this case, was unsuccessful.
