I thought the water looked awfully high in the creek for the speed it was running.

Only later did I observe a bit farther downstream that the creek had a new beaver dam that is currently almost 3' tall.

Not many chewed trees visible, so I believe I have had a young male move in this spring to start his new "homestead" projects.

So even though "I" didn't do anything at my pond today, I may still be getting a small new pond for the summer! grin