An early-morning crowd gathers to watch a beaver swim under the bridge to the Northwestern lakefill. Three beavers live in the lodge just north of the bridge. Two were spotted in the morning. The lagoon, known as Fake Michigan, is a real habitat, said Jeff Kashycke (second from left), a regular. “Fish love it. Ducks love it. Geese basically live here all year long.” (Photo by Richard Cahan)

Richard Cahan

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