Another evening of photographic action tonight in Whitemud Ravine. I decided to go back to the beaver dam I saw a couple days prior and see if I could capture some rodent engineering in action.
Upon arrival I met a family and their dog Jake, a golden retriever/Pyranees cross. That’s when the fun started. Jake was intent on tracking down the beaver. We easily spotted the lodge on the other side of the creek, but found out Jake is afraid of water. It was entertaining to watch the dog race around the shore wading in, then jumping back when the water got too deep.
Eventually the beaver got tired of the barking and made an appearance. Jake found his courage and swam out, but the beaver was too fast. After some more barking and sniffing, Jake and his family left. I was on my way out, but a fortunate look back revealed my target. I was able to get within about 12 feet of the hungry rodent. Jake may have left disappointed, but I got my prize!
- Beaver eating in Whitemud Creek, Edmonton
Beaver eating in Whitemud Creek, Edmonton
- Beaver eating in Whitemud Creek, Edmonton
Beaver eating in Whitemud Creek, Edmonton
- Beaver in Whitemud Creek
Beaver in Whitemud Creek
- Golden Retriever/pyranees hunting a Beaver.
Golden Retriever/pyranees hunting a Beaver in Whitemud creek.
- Golden Retriever/pyrenees confronting a Beaver in Whitemud Creek.
Golden Retriever/pyrenees confronting a Beaver in Whitemud Creek.
- Golden Retriever/pyrenees confronting a Beaver in Whitemud Creek.
Golden Retriever/pyrenees confronting a Beaver in Whitemud Creek.
- Golden Retriever/pyrenees cross running through Whitemud Creek
Golden Retriever/pyrenees cross running through Whitemud Creek
- Golden Retriever/pyrenees cross in Whitemud Creek
Golden Retriever/pyrenees cross in Whitemud Creek
- Golden Retriever/pyrenees on a Beaver lodge in Whitemud Creek
Golden Retriever/pyrenees on a Beaver lodge in Whitemud Creek
- Golden Retriever/pyrenees at a Beaver lodge in Whitemud Creek
Golden Retriever/pyrenees at a Beaver lodge in Whitemud Creek
- Golden Retriever/pyrenees sniffing for beaver in Whitemud Creek
Golden Retriever/pyrenees sniffing for beaver in Whitemud Creek
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