Turtle? Tortoise? Terrapin?

Earlier this month, while I was in search of beaver at the beaver pond I came across a creature that I haven't exactly identified. Is it a turtle? Is it a terrapin? I doubt it is a tortoise. It's not a ROCK, and it's not a snapper.... But just what it is, I'm not sure. Take a close look and if you think you know what it is... Let me know. It's not the sharpest of pictures, but the sun was going down and I was loosing light.

Beaver Season

My good friend Ray shared this great picture he got of our beaver recently!

BEAVER Tail Slap

Monday, April 5th, 2010 is a day I'll never forget!
John and I decided to take a ride down to the Beaver Pond
to see if there was any activity and BOY were we surprised!
Not only did the beaver come out; I got some great video clips.
One was of the beaver doing a terrific tail slap!
CHECK IT OUT! I also got a clip of the beaver on patrol.