May 7th – 6:15am – One beaver was seen above the primary dam and possibly a sighting of another beaver. Not sure if the same one came out but the second one was a bit smaller it seemed.. It came up to the lodge area and went underwater. Seems like there is something going on at the old lodge and there looked like new branches were on the lodge.CR
April 28th 5 am – big beaver near primary dam, heading up to annex for tulle which he crunched loudly. Then headed down and LOUD tail slap! JR
April 27th 5 am – big beaver near primary dam, loud tail slap! JR
April 18th 7:45 pm – Larger and smaller muskrat, big muskrat chasing smaller one with amorous designs! HP, JR & guests
April 3rd – 6:30AM – One beaver for sure was seen working on the primary dam. The dam is looking better but still needs work to replace the parts that washed out in the heavy rains. A check of the secondary dam showed that the dam is in great shape.HP
June 9th 2010 – Two new Kits swimming between the old and new lodge at 6:00 am. Hooray! HP
June 4th – Mom was seen cruising around the main dam at 8:00 PM. She swam up stream to get a willow branch, which she took back to the lodge. No other beavers were seen at that time. LK
June 2nd – A yearling was seen this morning around 6:30 AM near the annex and around the old lodge. Haven’t seen the yearlings for quite a while so it seems we at least have one still around. HP
June 1st – Mom was seen near the primary dam at 8:00 PM. Soon after another beaver crossed over the dam with a willow branch heading towards the lodge. Also seen were two Mallards. JO
May 31st, Mom bringing back a willow branch from the primary dam at 8:30 PM and heading towards the lodge. She was last sighted sitting on the left bank eating some of the willow. LB & LK
May 30th, Mom and Dad seen 8:00 pm. CR
April 14th, 2010 8:45 pm Dad and yearling. Barn Owl pair. Mother mallard with 7 new ducklings and Mother mallard with 3 older ducklings. Cormorant. Song sparrow pair.
March 18th, 2010 7:15 Mom coming home carrying branch
February 22, 2010 6:45:Dad carrying tree over second dam.Mom and two yearlings
January 23, 2010 7:00 am:
Juvenile otter near secondary dam
January 11th, 2010 6:45:
2 yearlings and Mom
January 10, 2010:
Green Heron eating tule perch
December 24th, 2009
Mom filmed at secondary dam, eating tulles. Lots of chewing going on at the primary day. Great and Snowy egret.
jr
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Ryan says 2-15-11
my boyfriend and i decided to take a valentine’s day adventure from san francisco despite the rain and got lucky. just as we were getting impatient, we saw a critter pop its head above the water andheadtothe dam! it was around 7:30-8pm, he or she hopped up on top of the dam andwassnackingonsomething. we tried to get a better look with a flashlight (not smart) and scared the beaver away, but after a short walk we checked back and were surprised to see two beavers! can’t wait to come back when the daylight hours are longer!
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you to each and every one of you that participated in any capacity to save the Beavers. I have worked and lived in Walnut Creek for many years. I never had a reason to visit Martinez other than business or visit a friend. This evening my wife went out with friends so I thought it would be fun to visit my friend Kevin Bacon who lives in Martinez. My daughters joined me on the outing. After eating at Burlington’s(spell?) we visited the beavers and met several very nice people. I wanted to take the time to thank you for affording my family and I the opportunity of seeing animals in the wild. My daughters were able to walk away with a touch of nature and an experience that will last a life time. What a nice town you have. Again, thank you.
December 12th, 2008 at 12:46 am e
I’ve recently been called to jury duty in Martinez. Can’t wait because I’ll be real early and try to catch a glimpse of the little critters! What an amazing thing to see. Thanks for this site and all the information.
Monty
December 17th, 2008 at 6:14 pm e
The whole family has been seen in the last few days by a very diligent lover and videographer of the beavers. I’m so happy I’m dancing in the streets!!
December 17th, 2008 at 11:42 pm e