A few weeks ago on my morning watch I saw a muskrat in the small mudflat next to the road. There was a small pool of water left by recent rains and about a ten foot wide area of cattail reeds, standing about four to eight feet tall each. The red-wing blackbirds had just about finished there nesting cycle in those reeds but other than the blackbirds and the barn swallows that swooped low snagging bugs from the air I had never seen another creature in that area.
Wrote a comment, but for some reason it didn't go through. Hmmm...As always your observations of nature were enchanting and a teachable moment for us humans. I remember loving Muskrat in the children's classic, "The Wind in the Willows," Sensible; diligent; head down; no fanfare. Thanks for bringing up that good memory in real time for me.
Wrote a comment, but for some reason it didn't go through. Hmmm...As always your observations of nature were enchanting and a teachable moment for us humans. I remember loving Muskrat in the children's classic, "The Wind in the Willows," Sensible; diligent; head down; no fanfare. Thanks for bringing up that good memory in real time for me.
I really need to read that book again! I know I loved it but I can't remember it now. Oh, maybe listen to it on audio! :)
Isn't that amazing! Wouldn't you love to see the results of her efforts?
I REALLY would!