West Gallatin River on the Double Ditch Ranch. |
Why do beavers bomb our river's shore,
Beavers are second only to man in altering the landscape. The wetlands they create with their dams are as bio-diverse as rain forests. |
leave this tree for the wind,
Beaver population is 5% of what it was before Europeans came to America |
cut this log to fireplace lengths,
Beaver Lodge. Beavers rarely overpopulate because they are strongly territorial and only have "kits" once a year |
or mate for life?
all these pictures taken on yesterday's walk with the dog |
It must be the moon.