Coyotes, Deer and now a Beaver? (Charlotte, Waxhaw: live in, store, estate) - City-Data Forum

nascarnancy · 12-31-2008, 01:30 PM

On my way to the grocery store a few days ago I spotted something dark on the side of the road. On the trip back from the store I slowed down and it was a dead beaver! I could see his little flat tail. I didn't realize we had beavers in the area, DH and I found that quite interesting. The last time I saw one was at the Biltmore Estate, which made more sense being in the mountains.

Just thought I would add the beaver to our on going animal sighting list.

SunnyKayak · 12-31-2008, 01:40 PM

my question did it have a flat tail before after it got ran over

There alot of critters people dont realize that lurk near our streams and woods

nascarnancy · 12-31-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunnyKayak

my question did it have a flat tail before after it got ran over

There alot of critters people dont realize that lurk near our streams and woods

LOL, DH and I drove by a day or so later so I have a 2nd confirmation of it being a beaver, so yes a flat tail before it was run over.

I would have much rather seen it alive, poor little guy.

Charlotteborn · 12-31-2008, 04:11 PM

Found this map of NC showing the range for the beaver - says they are rare in Mecklenburg but common in Union county.

nascarnancy · 01-01-2009, 07:28 AM

Thanks for the map Charlotteborn, very interesting. We have a little stream that runs through our neighbors property across the street from us and he said one of the tree's looks like it has been gnawed on by a beaver so DH and I will have to go check it out.

chicagocubs · 01-01-2009, 08:28 AM

I guess beavers don't travel much?? I mean, it's not that far from union co. to mecklenburg and we have a lot more water....

kona44 · 01-01-2009, 12:33 PM

We live in Waxhaw and have a small stream behind our house, I'm not sure how many beavers there are, but there is definately one back there. I take my dog for walks in the woods and there are plenty of trees that have been chopped down by beavers. I have seen plenty of deer back there as well and I also saw a brown fox a couple of weeks ago. It's great to see that even with all the urban sprawl these animals are still around.

nascarnancy · 01-02-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicagocubs

I guess beavers don't travel much?? I mean, it's not that far from union co. to mecklenburg and we have a lot more water....

Well he was on 84 almost to Providence so really only 2 miles into UC, maybe he was trying to make a break for it over to Meck!