We went riding in the Cedars today and found a pond of clear water created by a small dam of sticks and mud. I at first posted that it was a muskrat dam, but a comment by Fishing Guy made me check my facts, and apparently muskrats don't build dams! Oops, sorry for the misinformation.
This little dam seems to be well maintained, so my next guess is that there's a beaver at work.
Daisy enjoyed her first swim of the season.
Followed by some fetching.
And then a pleasant roll down a grassy bank.
For a fun-loving lab, that constitutes the perfect outing. Of course, the eleven mile run with her horse friends was nice, too.
The day was picture perfect for all with clear skies, temperature in the high 40's, and very little wind.
Daisy enjoyed her first swim of the season.
Followed by some fetching.
And then a pleasant roll down a grassy bank.
For a fun-loving lab, that constitutes the perfect outing. Of course, the eleven mile run with her horse friends was nice, too.
The day was picture perfect for all with clear skies, temperature in the high 40's, and very little wind.
We checked the old eagle nest we found a month or so again but didn't see any activity. However, on the way back we saw this golden eagle flying high overhead, rising on the thermals.
As you can see from the white mountain peaks, there's a lot of snow up high.
We won't be riding in the High Uintas until at least June. Meanwhile, they're pretty to look at.
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Beautiful shots. Looks like a great place for a ride and a fun loving dog. :-)
ReplyDeleteI bet Daisy was in heaven, beautiful photos as always
ReplyDeleteOh Janie, After all of the cold temps and snow flurries we have had today, those pictures you posted just make me so jealous!!!!! The sky is so blue and that is a perfect temp. to be out there riding your horses. Sounds like Daisy loved it. She'll sleep good tonight I'm sure... HA---I'm sure SHE sleeps good every night!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great one---and don't even think about going to the High Uintas until mid-summer!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
what an awesome day out and about...and daisy looks in heaven swimming and rolling down the bank.
ReplyDeleteenjoy your posts and photos very much.
I always enjoy following you on your journey's, great shots.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Guy
Regina In Pictures
That looks like a fun ride and such beautiful mountains to look at.
ReplyDeleteI sat in a meeting all day but viewing your pictures and seeing Daisy go for a swim made me feel like I'd been outside for a moment. Nice day for a ride finally.
ReplyDeleteJanie: I do love the colors of your wild country.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Muskrat made dams. I thought they just dug into the bank of a stream.
Isn't it nice to have the high desert to romp in in the winter and the high mountains for sumer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my part of the world
A perfect day for dog, horses and men. Interesting to see the dam made by the muskrats. Beautiful the eagle in freedom high above you. Did you sing, Janie?
ReplyDeleteSpectacular. Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHello from MS.
ReplyDeleteYou live in such a beautiful area. Enjoyed looking at your blog.
40's. And the dog was in the water!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful area!
That is a long way up for a beaver pond. We have many of them around here. It is interesting to see the pointed tree stumps around the ponds where they gather their logs. Very pretty pictures.
ReplyDeleteThose riparian corridors in the desert are such special places. The beaver dams play a critical role in retaining the water on the landscape, and spreading it out in the shallows. Beavers are natures original hydrologists ... or do I mean dam builders?
ReplyDeleteMy lab could sure use you giving him some exercise! Looks like a beautiful ride.
ReplyDeleteYou sure live in a beautiful world! And it sounds as if Daisy had a perfect outing. The mountains are absolsutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJanie I sure enjoy your rides. Daisy is one lucky dog. My Carson would have been right in that water fetching sticks also. That's a lab for ya'.
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought about beavers in that high desert environment. Interesting.
Looks like a beautifully peaceful time was had by all on your ride through the Cedars. Wish I could join you. It's refreshing to see water in Utah after so much desert. I may blog about a water-rodent dwelling I found in an unlikely almost-suburban spot and now you and Fishing Guy have got me asking the same question: muskrat or beaver? Too bad my camera's far better at landscapes than it is at small animal shots, but at least the reedy dwelling is part of the landscape. Anyways, please pardon my ramble ... seeing your beaver dam here is helpfully educational ... Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe snow capped mountains certainly are a photogenic asset.
ReplyDeleteGreat day out for all and great shots. Love the easy crossing below too.
what a wonderful world you live in!
ReplyDeleteThese photographs are stunning..Janie Its my first visit on your blog but is a pleasure to be here...I came through infobybvc.blogspot.com. BTW Janie, I am an ardent traveller.
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Thanks for this trip on horseback! In Indonesia we rode sometimes on horseback, but these horses were so small and yet I don't think they were ponies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit, have a nice day.
That dam looks good enough to jump in...although I suspect if you're not a lab, the fantasy is probably better than the reality!
ReplyDeleteps - if you read 'reading lolita in tehran' let me know what you think of it!
ReplyDeleteGreat place for a ride. And your dog had a lot of fun, too. Beautiful photos of mother nature.
ReplyDelete11 miles run with horses??? Daisy is a super dog! It’s visible on the photos that she had a lot of fun while swimming! :-)
ReplyDeleteAmazing scenery... definitely Big Sky country (with apologies to Montana)
ReplyDeleteGotta love those easy-going labs! Our boy loves to take a dip in our pond, never mind that I think it's too cold sometimes.
ReplyDeleteHe joined me on my walk-around the other day, checking the elec fence -- he's so funny sometimes. A few dips in the pond later, he was carrying around an old turtle shell!
Love your adventures and your photos, thanks for sharing!! :)
What a fun day! The photos are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great tour and the view of your neighborhood is just spectacular, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking me on your ride. YOur photos are lovely and you are so lucky! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSmiles
Nice to see Daisy swimming. Summer is almost here. :)
ReplyDeleteThat almost looks like our sunrise view, except for the added water and greenery! Sheba would love to take a bath with Daisy. She has already made a claim on our pool, and boy the scratch marks she left after bouncing about like crazy!! :-D
ReplyDeleteDaisy really loves her swim doesn't she? Great post! That scenery is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! The scenery is overwhelming! I love the snow covered mountains in the distance!
ReplyDeleteDaisy looks very happy! My dog D'ora would have enjoyed the trip too (but not the swim)!
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What a lovely day you had, specially when the weather is that perfect! Love Daisy's pictures :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyable! :) And yes, the first photo shows an old or dried-out river-bed!! There must be water beneath that path.
ReplyDeleteSilhouette of a Temple of Dwarka
I enjoyed riding with you, Janie! Daisy looks as though she's glad to be out and about this spring. (I also enjoyed your later post on Lake Powell - used to go there with our old Golden, rent a little boat, and explore.)
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