June Brings out Many Creatures

Now in the middle of June and going through a dry spot after so many rainy days. Both ponds filled up and we now have a canoe which was given to us by our gracious friends the retired Bishop of New Hampshire and his wife. We can explore the channels the beavers have opened up in the grasses of the wetlands and get a closer look at the wildlife.
Wildlife sightings in the last month:
two beavers active throughout the day, but mostly early morning and late afternoon onward
foraging raccoon June 17 and around June 16
grey tree frog - June 18
painted turtle in garden - early June
garter snake - large - June 18 -back of house
small garter snake - June 19 - backyard garden
numerous barn swallows eating insects...starting in June
hoof prints of moose - June 8
trout hacklings - early June, Beaver pond, near driveway
mallard ducklings with mom, early June
wood duck ducklings with mom - mid-June
scat of bobcat, like a big hairball on driveway - sighted around June 16
blue and white admiral butterflies getting nutrients on the driveway - mid-June
.more sightings to numerous to name!

My first swim, June 16 and the water was not a shock. Felt more like July water!