The Frog Voices have returned - April 17th

Today it was ice out on Beatitude Pond. The frogs have returned in full voice. The sound is delightfully deafening. Welcome back!

Welcoming back the beavers

The male beaver is now out and about much more. The last couple of evenings we have gone down to the ponds after dinner and called him. He comes right over and gives us a quick look with his poor eyesight...and lingers for a minute...as if to wait for a fresh branch. We have greeted each other like old friends.

Other creatures who have made a return:

two wood ducks
male mallard duck
assorted phoebes

Easter weekend 2013

Traveled up to the White Mountains for the weekend. About as much snow left as here in Western NH. The pond is full of thaw and open spots. Can spot some beaver activity here and there. I saw the beaver out chipping away and something off in the distance.