by Mrs. Otter | Jun 23, 2015 | The Big Wood
Summer is in full swing here in the Big Wood. We spent many days cleaning out the den, and when I say we, I mean me. Trying to get my boys to help me around the den is very difficult since they are easily sidetracked by the simplest of things. I do not expect Mr....
by Mrs. Otter | Nov 17, 2014 | The Big Wood
I love wintertime, especially when we have a good layer of snow. It is great insulation for the den and makes for fantastic adventures. The snowfall has been heavy for the last two weeks, and large drifts cover the north bank of the river. The boys love the snow too,...
by Mrs. Otter | Feb 25, 2014 | The Big Wood
I have lost all track of time. The winter has been brutally harsh this year, and we have not been outside very much. Well, thankfully, Mr. Otter and Benjamin, my oldest, have been able to forage some food. Otter fur is thick and warm, but it can only take so much...
by Mrs. Otter | Oct 28, 2013 | The Big Wood
The Big Wood has been a bustle of activity; the animals are urgently preparing for the winter. Many are storing food or eating heartily to build up fat supplies for hibernation. I have been cleaning out the den on a regular basis. Mr. Otter still hunts during the...
by Mrs. Otter | May 28, 2013 | The Big Wood
I apologize for not posting in a while. Spring is such a busy time for our family. Mr. Otter has been helping Mr. Beaver divert the water flow from our rushing river. The lake downstream has risen considerably. I hope that the rains will stop long enough for the...
