Saturday, March 21, 2015

North American Beaver

 Closeup of beaver

I think this may be a young beaver as it let me get quite close to take these photos. I didn't have my telephoto with me. OOPS! Well, I was lucky that the beaver was more interested in chomping down twigs than in worrying about that crazy lady with one BIG, clicking eye looking at it.

 Right outside the entrance to it's lodge

I've passed by this ancient lodge many times and had no idea there were beavers living underneath the cattails growing above it. I just happened to see this guy hauling a long thin branch across the road so I turned around to watch, then slowly crept closer to see if I could get a decent photo. It's sitting on its tail, the reason you cannot see it.

I did eventually sneak in too close and the beaver scurried down the hole.


A second beaver?

A few minutes later (I was still there but further away taking photos of the tree it had been  peeling bark off) I noticed movement out of the corner of my eye. This beaver was not nearly so tolerant and did not hang around long. Notice its tail. I think this beaver has been in a war.

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
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49 comments:

  1. AndyMarch 21, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Unusual to get this close to any wild animal. I look forward to seeing your photos when you encounter a bear. :) Be careful Camera Girl.

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  2. UnknownMarch 21, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Great pictures of this cute beaver!
    Love the first one, looks like he's a strong guy with strong hands :))
    Have a beautiful weekend!
    【ツ】Knipsa

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  3. MadSnapperMarch 21, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    be still my heart, i have never seen a beaver and would so much love to.. the first photo is FANTASTIC and allows me to see him very well

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  4. BreathtakingMarch 21, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Oh Wow A Beaver! I have only ever seen one once, and that was in a nature reserve. You managed some fab shots.

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  5. Gill - That British WomanMarch 21, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    never seen a beaver in the wild, you are lucky.

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  6. Forest Dream WeaverMarch 21, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Great shots....thanks for sharing this!

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  7. KateMarch 21, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    The close-up gives a very detailed look at the beaver.

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  8. KateMarch 21, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    The close-up gives a very detailed look at the beaver.

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  9. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)March 21, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Amazing to get shots of two beavers - I've never had them stay around long enough to even focus the camera.

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  10. Bob BushellMarch 21, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Perfection Tina, lovely Beaver.

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  11. eileeninmdMarch 21, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Hello Tina, awesome close ups of the beaver! They usually spook easily around me! Thanks for linking up, happy weekend!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 21, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Amazing photos you captured.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 21, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Amazing photos you captured.

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  14. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)March 21, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    wow!! GREAT close-ups of the beaver! lucky you, that he let you get so near.
    they are cute critters.

    and that other beaver...with the war-torn tail! another fantastic shot.

    last year when i was living about an hour north of here, and me & hubby were canoeing on the pond...we kept hearing this 'slap' 'slap' on the water. it turned out to be a beaver!! the first time...and only time i ever saw one in person.
    thanks for sharing!! have a great weekend.

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  15. RevrunnerMarch 21, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    I see a lot of their handiwork down near the canal where I walk but I've never been able to catch them out in the open, much less to photograph them.

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  16. AimeecakesMarch 21, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    What cute little critters! Fabulous shots

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  17. BirdmanMarch 21, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    It's the Beav. Where's Wally?

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 21, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    What a special experience EG, very nice series of shots of this hard working creature.

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  19. GeorgeMarch 21, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    You got some great photos of the beavers. I especially like your closeup.

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  20. Linda W.March 21, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Glad that first beaver was tolerant of you and modeled for those two shots. Great thing to see in the wild!

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  21. TexWisGirlMarch 21, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    so very cool!

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  22. cieldequimperMarch 21, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Wow! You've just made my day! I saw a couple of beavers once in the PNW but they noticed me!

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  23. ShammickiteMarch 21, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I saw beavers last year swimming at the Stouffville reservoir, but I don't know where their lodge is.

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  24. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 21, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    You must walk softly- I need lessons in how to stalk critters because more than likely I always scare them off. Great shots!

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  25. William KendallMarch 21, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Beautiful shots of these two. I have seen beavers in the wild, but in the water, and taking a shot was not possible.

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  26. Sylvia KMarch 21, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Great shots for the day as always and I do love the close-ups of the beavers! I've seen them from time to time here in Oregon, but not often. Hope your weekend is off to a great start!! Enjoy!

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  27. 21 WitsMarch 21, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Wow, did you ever capture a commanding close up. Very sweet.

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  28. GreensboroDailyPhotoMarch 21, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    The best photos I've seen in a long while. Amazing.

    Janis
    GDP

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  29. Magia da InêsMarch 21, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    シ A primeira foto é fantástica!!!

    Ótimo fim de semana!
    Tudo de bom!
    Beijinhos.هჱ⊱
    ⋰˚هჱܓ

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  30. Margaret Birding For PleasureMarch 21, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    WOW! Marvelous captures. I have never seen one in the wild. have a great weekend.

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  31. The CrankyMarch 21, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    We were deliriously happy when we saw our first beavers, the Great Scot and I, that we sat for hours watching them work on their lodge. It wasn't until it had grown too dark to see that we realised we hadn't gotten a single photo!

    Good thing you aren't afflicted with 'forgotthecameraitis'; love these captures!

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  32. KarlMarch 21, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Amazing photos, what a guy !

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  33. DebbieMarch 21, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    oooo, so cool...i don't think i have ever seen one this close up!!

    have a happy weekend!!!!

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  34. RedPatMarch 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Fabulous, EG! So wonderful to see these pics.

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  35. VPMarch 21, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Absolutely amazing shots! Brava!

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  36. Ginny HartzlerMarch 21, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    WOW WOW!! Fabulous pictures! AND unbelievable that this is not zoomed and you got this close!! The arm and hand looks like leather, I guess because it is waterproof. We have beavers out back, but I have never managed a shot. LOVE it!

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  37. Ruth HiebertMarch 21, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    It's just wonderful when the critters are not afraid of the human wanting pictures. These are super shots.

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  38. carol l mckennaMarch 21, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Wonderful shots of the beavers!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

    ps we got more snow last night and this morning ~ pray Spring comes to New England soon! xo

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  39. CountryMumMarch 21, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Awesome close ups of a beaver! Take care

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  40. KayMarch 21, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    I'm SO impressed! I've never seen a beaver live, in the wild, much less had a chance to photograph two so nicely. I love these amazing shots!

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  41. KathyMarch 21, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    I have never seen a beaver although I'm told they live nearby here in East Texas.

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  42. Yogi♪♪♪March 21, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Great pics. I have seen several beaver dams but I have never seen a beaver in the wild.

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  43. StephanieMarch 21, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    My goodness you were close to the beaver. Awesome shots!

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  44. UnknownMarch 22, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Awesome shots of the beavers. They're cute critters.

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  45. ViolaMarch 22, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Stunning photos! How fun to see the beaver! :)

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  46. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©March 22, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Nice closeups, E.G.C.G.!
    ~

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  47. thewovenspokeMarch 22, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Awesome photos of the beavers! I've only seen them from a distance a couple of times for just a few seconds. Great experience for you.

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  48. A Colorful WorldMarch 23, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    What an exciting sighting! And such great photos! Wow! I would love to see beaver up close. It reminds me of a book I read as a young adult that quickly became one of my favorites (I own three copies of it and have read it a half a dozen times!) called Mrs. Mike. It's based on a true story of a young Boston girl who is sent to Canada and falls in love with a Mounty. There are many scenes in the book about the Canadian wildlife and the Blackfeet Indians. It's a lovely book.

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  49. Susan AndersonMarch 24, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Wow! Not sure I've ever seen a beaver so up-close and personal.

    Great shots.

    =)

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