The special habitat that is a beaver pond hosts more natural drama than many people might imagine. In this multi-part series, we highlight the lives of the pond's inhabitants both to educate and entertain, in the hope that the importance and significance of this unique habitat will be appreciated, welcomed, and protected.

This film series spans a year's time at typical beaver ponds in New England.

In Part 1 (   • Beaver Pond Wildlife:  Part 1 - Early...  ), we looked at what takes place in early spring, as the pond comes back to life after a cold winter.

In Part 2 (   • Beaver Pond Wildlife: Part 2 - Late S...  ), we followed wildlife in late spring, as nesting season progresses, new life develops, and young beavers disperse.

In Part 3 (   • Beaver Pond Wildlife: Part 3- Early t...  ), nesting season has wrapped up for most bird species near the pond, but there's plenty happening both above and below the pond's surface.

In this, Part 4,

We'll see:
- osprey nestlings grow and take their first flights.
- newly fledged red-shouldered hawks hunting at the pond.
- a family of young belted kingfishers gain skills.
- a young beaver's tribulations.
- turtle hatchlings emerge from their below-ground nests.
- beavers preparing for winter
- and much more.

More info at the New England Forests blog:
www.neforests.com


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