I noticed this beaver--wait--this beaver noticed me probably first--, swam toward me, gave a few 'warning' slaps of it's tail, and entertained me for a while, while I sat on a stump near the pond. After several minutes watching it, I decided to observe from a different perspective so I got up and walked away. Glancing down another path, I noticed it swimming past and when I got to my new spot, I found the beaver enjoying it's breakfast! I watched in fascination and awe.