Spring has arrived in the Fontenelle Forest wetlands! I was told that it was unlikely for the trees that spent the entire summer in water to survive. Apparently some of the trees didn't get the memo and have already started to bud and bloom. Even if the majority of trees are dead, the forest has survived.
The forest floor is still barren but much of the wetlands is now covered with grass. I saw a couple of snapping turtles swimming in the stream. There were large numbers of insects in the water along with a few frogs. Some of the red winged blackbirds have returned. Robins are searching for worms. This is a complete reversal from my last visit earlier in March.
Beaver activity has spread to areas that were untouched before the flood. I'm convinced that the beavers took full credit for the flood last year and will want to repeat their success this year. This photo shows old and new evidence of beavers
The watermark from the flood isn't that evident close up. When you look from a distance it is impossible to miss.
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