Walking on thin ice is an occupational hazard when you live a wild life in and around Great Meadows. Here are some masters caught in the act last evening and late this afternoon.
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| Some geese resting in rapidly freezing waters, while others opted to walk along the icy rim. |
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| My blue heron friend surprised us both as the ice gave way underfoot |
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| Composure regained |
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| At 4 pm this afternoon, a large coyote gingerly walked out onto the thin ice to investigate a muskrat lodge, testing with his paw when footing was uncertain. Wisely, he decided against any vigorous activity near the lodge and returned back toward the shoreline. |
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| The coyote catches sight of me watching him, from nearly a half mile across the marsh. |
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| Beavers avoid walking on thin ice by poking or plunging straight through instead. Along the inflow channel from the river, there are a lot of punctures through the ice, along with tail trails and scent mounds. |
Beautiful winter stories, Cherrie, thank you!
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