Look for Groundhogs at the top of the boardwalk near the entrance to Explore the Wild, in the rocks at the bottom of the boardwalk as it levels out in the Wetlands, between Catch the Wind and Explore the Wild on the back side of the loop, and at the Bird Feeder Exhibit. There’s no guarantee, but if you’re looking for a Groundhog, it’s most likely to be seen at one of those locations.Read more
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Groundhog Days
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 more
Is it Time?
A 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 signage to Explore the Wild on the back side of the Explore the Wild/Catch the Wind Loop.Read more
Apple Eating Groundhog
Groundhogs 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 more
Fattening Up for the Deep Sleep
Groundhogs 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 more
An Unfortunate Soricidae, a Sciuridae, and a Leporidae
Top Photo: Groundhog. I 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 and noticed one of the resident Groundhogs foraging alongside the Wetlands near the still blooming Lotus.Read more
Groundhogs Sample Spring’s Offerings
Groundhogs 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 saw a very small member of the species, perhaps on one of it’s first forays into the wild, munching on some greenery along side theRead more