American Beaver
Burnham prairie is home to many different critters, including many aquatic mammals such as this Beaver. It's the largest of the three swimming mammals you might encounter, the other two being the muskrat and the mink.
The Beaver is more nocturnal then the other two and I usually spot them in the very early morning just as the sun is coming up.
The wet trail leading out of the water into the nearby fields to feed on the trees throughout the night is easily seen too, giving a glimpse into their nocturnal activities.
Burnham Prairie
American Beaver
Burnham prairie is home to many different critters, including many aquatic mammals such as this Beaver. It's the largest of the three swimming mammals you might encounter, the other two being the muskrat and the mink.
The Beaver is more nocturnal then the other two and I usually spot them in the very early morning just as the sun is coming up.
The wet trail leading out of the water into the nearby fields to feed on the trees throughout the night is easily seen too, giving a glimpse into their nocturnal activities.
Burnham Prairie