Beaver Signs

These photos were taken during my capstone project which was a wetland study on a pond I refer to as Chuckanut Pond. The study involved a plant inventory performed using point-transect lines radiating around the perimeter of the pond. Near where North Lost Lake Trail begins and is adjacent to Chuckanut Pond, I found two trees showing what seemed to be beaver gnawing marks.

About eight years prior to the time I took these photos, local residents informed me that beavers used to inhabit the area. The beavers were removed because their dam costruction led to residential flooding. I don't know the details about this history, but I'd really like to find out from anyone who may.

Today, April 17, 2020, I added the photo of what I'm somewhat sure is yet another sign of historical beaver activity. This very old, decaying tree stump is hanging over the edge of Chuckanut Pond that's alongside Hemlock Trail, tight at the trail fork.

Posted on 18 April, 2020 23:24 by