Several Groundhogs have been seen foraging at various locations around the Explore the Wild/Catch the Wind Loop. Keep an eye out for them. Read the rest of this entry »
Posts Tagged ‘groundhog’
Is it Time?
January 31st, 2009A Woodchuck was reported near the entrance to Catch the Wind next to the Ornithopter. Apparently, the weather warmed enough on at least one day of this period for this large rodent to briefly wake from its slumber and have a look around. One entrance to its burrow is just across the path from the [...] Read the rest of this entry »
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Apple Eating Groundhog
September 30th, 2008Groundhogs are being seen with more frequency at the Bird Feeder Exhibit in Catch the Wind and along the grassy edges of the paved path around the Explore the Wild/Catch the Wind Loop. I saw one at the Bird Feeder Exhibit eating an apple (Granny Smith, I think). Read the rest of this entry »
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Fattening Up for the Deep Sleep
September 15th, 2008Groundhogs have been frequenting the Bird Feeder Area. Two of these large rodents have been seen at the feeders on several occasions thoughout the period. Read the rest of this entry »
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An Unfortunate Soricidae, a Sciuridae, and a Leporidae
June 30th, 2008I spotted a Shorttail Shrew on the path on the back side of the loop near the dirt service road there. Unfortunately, the shrew was DOR (Dead on Road). I didn’t noticed any marks or other clues as to how it expired. I’ve been seeing Eastern Cottontails for the past few weeks at various locations [...] Read the rest of this entry »
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Groundhogs Sample Spring’s Offerings
May 31st, 2008Groundhogs have been busy the past few weeks. The ripening Mulberries may have something to do with the animals’ recent activity. On several occasions I’ve seen one large individual on the path leading to the Lemur House, just as you leave Catch the Wind and where there is a large, fruitful Mulberry Tree. I also [...] Read the rest of this entry »
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