September - early October

I have been remiss and haven't posted since late August. September was fairly dry and warm. Local farmers in New Hampshire say that the season is two weeks ahead due to climate change. Late September-present we have experienced a lot of rain and intermittent sun. Beatitude Pond is full again as is the beaver pond. The beavers were busy up until about two weeks ago and then disappeared for a few days. We were worried someone had trapped them, but in the last couple of days we have seen all three of the colony going about their business and getting ready for the winter; whether it be a cold or warm one remains to be seen, but so far the temperatures continue to be above average for the time of year.

Other wildlife sighting this past month and this month:

• the foursome came back- twice...and those otters have really grown!
• many northern flickers in the oak trees in front of the house
• lots of chipping sparrows feeding on seeds in the field out back
• wood ducks making an appearance now again
• small frogs still active
• newts still active
• coyotes yowling on clear nights
• moose prints out by the beaver pond
• earlier in September we met one of the beaver kits...cute and spunky!
• beaver colony has made a lodge against the bank on Beatitude Pond and have added to their existing lodge in the beaver pond.

Flora

• lots of chicken of the woods mushrooms
• good crop of asters this year
• some black eyed susans still flowering as of 10/6/12
• green beans still growing as of 10/6/12
• tomatoes still growing, but not turning red