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good for you - hope your time on the boat was well spent.

The handles worked out great - it makes it so easy to pick the boat up without dragging it over the ground. I have seen allot of pelican kayaks with messed up hulls due to rocks. The keel protection should help. I will let you know how they make out once I put this little boat to the test of Algonquin Life. Thanks for reaching out.

It all depends on perspective - I thought the same before I did the test.

Thank you very much for the comment. I get seriously ticked off at those people who just don't get it. They call the beaver a nuisance animal, yet they love to paddle the water ways these fury little people create. The habitat loss is the greatest worry as there are a myriad of animals dependent upon the dam builders. Thanks for caring about the wilderness and all it's denizens.

It's a female who went through a harsh dry spring where food was not available for her and her kits. I stepped in to help out. I have not seen her this year and presume she has passed on. You are correct in assuming the age. She is long beyond her prime. Thanks for asking. Good observation.

Wow - I had no idea they were even in the UK. 400 years is way too long for such an animal to be absent. Some people will perceive them as pests simply due to the change these wild ones can make to the landscape. I find them fascinating. their family life is amazing to watch. Close knit and caring. I truly due hope that the introduction goes well and your watersheds will rebound which will in turn restore many other species to your landscape. Thank you very much for the comment.

Beavers are integral to the health of watersheds and ecosystems here in Canada. Hawaii's ecosystems evolved without the aid of these large fellas. Not sure if introducing them would benefit your home. Tantalizing idea though. Thanks for the comment.

@@RGWrighthawks well,, a lot of hawaii is non-native flora and fauna. At this point, what is native is hard to find.

@@tsmspace In that case - Beavers would certainly help to maintain the watersheds in your area. Every where on the planet is experiencing major change. Maybe these guys can help.

@@RGWrighthawks I know that invasive species are being explored for "rewilding" ,, if managed they can have significantly higher organic productivity for regions that are otherwise kind of barren. I feel like it would be cool to have them if for no other reason than to help people understand how impactful they are around the world.

@@tsmspace I totally agree with you. I think it would be cool if you could see these guys in action in the wild.

Isn't it crazy how humans have decimated so many animal populations. These big rodents are so integral to our water systems - I am glad they are rebounding. I do worry about the two living in the pond I filmed as they will be at risk due to their visibility to people. I will try to keep them safe. I read a very detailed account of these animals in a book entitled "Once They Were Hats" in which the author breaks down the reason for the Beavers decline and it's slow comeback. Thanks for commenting and thanks for caring about these docile creatures.

The ecosystem these animals create are amazing. I have not noticed any sizable fish in this pond but there are thousands of minnows. There must be large fish in there. Happy fishing

@@RGWrighthawks A Smith River beaver pond is a fond memory.

Beavers are incredibly social. They like to hang out together and "chat" while they are working or eating. It is so cool to watch. At the end of the video it was indeed the two beavers "talking" to each other - they were probably saying -"who is that fool filming us?" Thanks for the comment.

Thanks - my equipment is old school so some of the video is grainy. I have to become invisible to film these pond keepers - they are incredibly alert to everything around them. If they slap their tail on the water - you might as well pack your gear up and head home - they have made you and will disappear. Thanks for the comment.

I managed to be within a few feet of this beaver. My heart was pounding so loud I thought it would hear it. Thanks

Thanks buddy - this particular unit is sold with the support hardware for the pot. There is no way to adjust the height using the equipment as provided. I did remove the cross bars and placed the pot on the support ring but the flame suffered due to a loss of oxygen. You could make a ring of rocks to adjust the height; however, as this unit is only a backup to my main stove, it suffices if I find myself in a pinch. It's great you carry it in your car - you never know when you will need it. Happy travels

You can't go wrong with this little unit - the cost is what drew me in. As a small heater, the thing is awesome.

Hello Dave - Where you live has little to do with it. There are places on the planet where almost everything is poisonous yet the native population of those places managed to survive for thousands of years. Reality based knowledge of the area is the only thing that matters. Once you obtain knowledge of the creatures and plants which live with you, fear takes a backseat to caution and reason. I speak this way because I grew up with elders who taught me how to move through places that City Folk would find terrifying. It is simply a lack of understanding that causes the fear. The Fear causes disdain, disdain leads to misinformation and that is what ends the life of a wild one who was simply on the same trail as a terrified misinformed human.

Yep - I messed up. Thanks

I believe it is available in the states. There are many similar stoves out there on the market. One is made by a company called Outbound.

@@RGWrighthawks thank you. I'll look for that one. I couldn't find the one you used. Loved the video, BTW.

@@SandysSerenityCorner Thanks very much.

They will hang out in a tent with me,; however, when the sun drops below the horizon they head for their burrows to sleep the night away.

@Hawksshadow I wish I had a sister to sleep with

These little wild ones are super trusting of people.

Hello Chris. It is the same here with the exception that the Chickadees are more trusting than the Nuthatches. Funny how that is. Stay well.

I believe the reason people get freaked out when camping is due to the fact that their senses are fully awake. Hearing, smell, taste, touch, visual all become feral and real. This then propels the "civilized brain" into sensory overload. This coupled with false stories about the wild ones creates a flight or fight response. I have been in the wild places for my entire 63 years on this planet and I can promise you that you will be safe if you camp with respect to yourself - no cooking in or near your tent - and if you respect the wild ones you are sharing the space with. They want nothing to do with you. Another point is that Fear has the same chemical response as aggression. It you are afraid of the animal, it will perceive you as a threat. The animal will choose - if it is able, to flee. If cornered, a mouse can become dangerous. No fear my friend - you have more to fear from humans than you do the wild ones. Thanks for reaching out. Happy camping.

@@RGWrighthawks You and I have chatted on this previously (I believe), and I have def become more relaxed about it. But it still has its moments. But you hit it all right on the head. Thanks again fit the encouragement! 🖖

@@dobrofool No worries - anytime.

I hope you give this a try and let me know how it works out. It is so simple it's crazy. Thanks for the comment and happy hiking

This pair just moved in and within one month they have created an oasis for all the wild ones of the forest. I am keeping my distance from them so as not to spook them. Eventually they will get to know that my presence around their pond will be normal and will accept me as they accept the deer. I can not explain the affinity I have for these creatures but they do truly fascinate me. Thanks for leading tours and educating people on the merits of the dam builders and water way keepers.

@@RGWrighthawks Yes, they are fascinating creatures and do have a keystone role in our eco system on the northern hemisphere. We need to be very carefull with this little 'creator of all life'. Good reading all about beavers do you find in this book: Beavers - Ecology, Behaviour, Conservation, and Management - by Frank Rosell (Author), Róisín Campbell-Palmer (Author).

@@edensgardentourist Thanks for the information, I will certainly look that book up. There is a book which I recently read it is titled - "once they were hats" I don't recall the authors name. It details the exploitation to these "little people" and how they have staged a comeback. Thanks to people like you who are helping to spread the word. Thanks again.

Good One! - White Footed Mouse. These little fellows are cool. Fast and inquisitive. Well done!

I am glad to hear that you are going to camp solo for the first time in many years. The greatest fear I have ever faced in the wild is that which is produced by my own imagination. Learning to be alone with your thoughts, without any interference, is a milestone. It will take time to get used to the voice within your own head. Nature gives us that gift - if we allow her in. As I have stated, I have been immersed in the wild for my entire 63 years of existence and can promise you that finding that which makes you unique, can only be found deep within the embrace of the wild. Fear is normal; we fear what we don't know and sometimes that which we do know. Fear; however, will preclude the ability to see that which you came out here to find. In my part of the world, there are no predators which consider us food - they do consider us as a nuisance. Fear is perceived as aggression. Breath deep and soak it in friend and let me know how you made out. Thanks for the chat.

I am curious to know where that statement came from. It is deep.

@@RGWrighthawks I wrote it “ off the cuff” ,from the ethers of my mind. Inspired by the words shared on the upload. Its we whom walk among them. Perhaps the first and last earthling’s . The not so “meek “, who will re-inherit the earth from mankind if we fail to learn from them. And yes ,we are on their menu at times Thank you . Be well friend’s

@@archstanton3249 It is amazing how information seeps into the mind. I am glad you are putting it into words. Well done. Thanks for the explanation. Much appreciated.

Hello Chris - You are so right, there are things out there that can not be explained and nor should they be - it would take the fun out of it.

I love the way you described "lifts the spirit like no other" Well said my friend!

Thanks for the comment. I was hesitant to post this vid. I will share more in the months to come. Stay well buddy.

Thanks my friend. Much appreciated.

I bought them at Home Depot - you will find them in the section where they sell the pine boards. They will run you roughly 6 bucks for a pair. Well worth it. Thanks for the comment.

Then how did they do it? 🤨

Good for you. I purposely did that to see who is watching. The animal in the video is a white tailed deer. 1 am in the morning. Their eyes glow due to the number of rods and cones in their eyes. Good call.

@@dr4g0ngir12 Not sure what you mean. I always walk through the forest at night. I don’t usually use a light but I was looking for my buddies the beavers. I spotted the eyes glowing back at me and flooded the area with my light. At first I had no idea what I was looking at but then the animal turned and I recognized its profile.

WHAT THE FUC*

@@RGWrighthawks I was asking them how you would do it if it was faked. Sorry if this doesn’t make sense, I’m bad at explaining

Real old school stuff - 1940's

Hello Chris - This is the first time this year I have seen these guys - They are indeed painted turtles. They can live up to 40 years. When you see these little turtles basking in the sun, you know spring is sprung. Hope all is well at the homestead.