the wetland rodent
engineer, hydrologist
daring lumberjack
Beavers are truly amazing rodents. Building great structures, re-routing waterways, and being overall industrious. If you are keen to learn more about these animals, you may want to read “Beaver Land: How one weird rodent made America”
I’m always amazed to see evidence of beavers, notably when they have just about finished taking down a tree… just a few more minutes and it likely would have fallen.
© Christopher M Buddle 2025
Nature's Reverie 