Peter has left me!

Peter has gone to St. Paul for three days. So you're stuck with me today and tomorrow. I forgot to get the right cord for the camera from Peter's office before he left, so no photos.

Does anyone know how to tell where the beavers are living? I've explored the beaver pond some, and I see lots of things that look like beaver dams, but I haven't ever actually seen a beaver. Are the multiple dams just old homes now abandoned or are they like storage sheds or what? As I walk downstream, beaver activity looks more recent -- the stumps and chips are not yet faded -- so I suspect they are moving downstream. I suppose I should have researched this so I could be more informed before I post!

On the other hand, it is awesome to see the work that the beavers have done. I mean, it is a lot of work to take down a tree and they have taken down a bunch. So, so far I have been happy to just admire their handiwork. (We have even had at least one car full of tourists stop and take photos of the beavers' work.)

Anthony, a kid who lives two houses down, says he's been exploring the beaver ponds for years, so I am hoping he can show me where the beavers are now living. Or maybe someone will come visit this summer and figure it out. I'll keep you posted. (Get it?) Also, hopefully I will be able to post some photos later.