Comments on: West Park Pond

By: Susie

Susie — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:36:58 +0000

I’ve seen a muskrat many times this summer, including a few nights ago, though not every time I’ve been to the pond. And there was at least one occasion when more than one muskrat appeared.

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By: Donna Estabrook

Donna Estabrook — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:28:08 +0000

I saw a lone muskrat swimming with nest-building materials once earlier this summer (spring?) I haven’t seen one since.

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By: Chuck Anderson

Chuck Anderson — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:10:46 +0000

Wonder if that muskrat you saw was just passing through? I’ve been keeping a eye on the pond during my walks to and from work most weekdays, but have not spotted any for about 6 weeks or so. Prior to that, saw at least one member of the muskrat family at least every other day.

The re-growing vegetation on the pond periphery is a possible indication the muskrat population is outta there. Will keep looking since I want to see w/my own eyes, but until then guess I’m kinda doubtful about muskrats currently living in the pond.

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By: bear

bear — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 05:33:07 +0000

nice!

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By: Susie

Susie — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 03:53:19 +0000

Now that I’ve had a chance to look it up, I think the unidentified water bird was more likely an American bittern — the right shape and size, though the markings I saw are not exactly like the available pictures.

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