First report of a Groundhog a welcome sign of spring

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Groundhog - Wikimedia

Groundhog – Wikimedia

Highland Rd and Fairbairn – Mar 29 @ 3PM. While trundling (more like leaping and lurching) down to my bird feeder today I noticed a flock of birds, silent but very busy in the shrubbery behind my yard. It was a flock of Cedar Waxwings. Beautiful birds!  Also sighted my first Groundhog in the same area this morning. There is hope yet!

 Barb Evett

 

 

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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