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.
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
Thank you for sharing the film and your insights! Here in the UK beaver introductions are taking place, mostly in controlled circumstances by the Ministry of Agriculture to observe the effects and if any issues arise. Some beavers have popped up in unexpected places and are just being monitored rather than destroyed. Beavers have been absent for 400 years here!
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 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.
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.
@@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.
It's been estimated that at one time there were over 400 million Beaver living in North America. that was of course before colonization of North America from Europe. Today that number is estimated to be 15 million, a fraction of what it was, I think it's 3.75%, but it is rising.
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.
beavers are cool as hell. Neat video
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 will always remember the beaver pond I got a bunch of brook trout from.
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.
Thank you for sharing the film and your insights! Here in the UK beaver introductions are taking place, mostly in controlled circumstances by the Ministry of Agriculture to observe the effects and if any issues arise. Some beavers have popped up in unexpected places and are just being monitored rather than destroyed. Beavers have been absent for 400 years here!
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.
Awesome ! Was that beavers calling to each other and if so quite a few of them !
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.
I've been wondering if Oahu should get some beavers.
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.
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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.
It's been estimated that at one time there were over 400 million Beaver living in North America. that was of course before colonization of North America from Europe. Today that number is estimated to be 15 million, a fraction of what it was, I think it's 3.75%, but it is rising.
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.