Leave It to Beaver!

A friendly beaver has decided to build a new lodge in the spillway between our two Prairie Highland ponds. Since being mayor, I have had to learn about many different insects and animals that share our village habitat. Some of these have included mosquitoes, geese, coyotes, rabbits, chipmunks, possums and an occassional lost emu.

But this is the first time that I am aware of a beaver building a home in one of our subdivisions. I wonder of he needs a certificate of occupancy?

A beaver, which is actually a large rodent, can be a real nuisance in a tree rich neighborhood. They are nocturnal and can easily drop several trees in a single night. Click on this link if you would like to know more about beavers and their destructive behaviors.

We are going to have to catch this beaver and find him a new home. But, before we do, I'll try to get a picture of the little rascal for the blog. Stay tuned!