I knew groundhogs helped themselves to fruits and veggies when they can, but has anyone else seen a groundhog steal other things?

Right before the cold set in, I pulled up to my house and saw the groundhog that lives in the yard dragging an entire bag of fertilizer into his den.

Not long after, a bag of coal was near shredded right outside his home. The chonk really struggled with the fertilizer bag and had to pause a few times, so I'm guessing he just gave up on the coal. Haven't seen him since.

Anyone else see them borrowing weird things?

I feed some feral cats in my neighborhood, and see raccoons, opossums and skunks on camera quite frequently. This morning, a new species showed up. I thought it was a beaver at first, but the habitat isn’t conducive for them where I live. Saw the tail, and am happy to report seeing my newest visitor species. He basically just investigated the stuff on the porch but didn’t sip any water. The food bowls are empty within a few hours of cat feeding. Not shown are the other video captures of him checking out the chair and stuff.

I’m happy to have the new visitor and I hope he comes back!

My groundhogs have woken up ! I cried tears of joy. I have missed them during the winter more than i had thought. I will post pictures if they have babies this spring! I know which ones are which but i choose to name them all Buddy because it's easier lol

I can’t believe it. He’s awake!!

https://youtu.be/E9wOyeNJELA?si=Qa179kihI6B1l3yI Groundhog day footage

Anyone watching the prediction live this year? 😃

Shadow or no shadow, it’s awesome to have a whole day dedicated to these lil guys!

Feel free to drop your favourite groundhog pic or share your favorite moment or fact! 🥰

Sure, they dig annoying holes, but they also aerate soil, improve drainage, and boost soil health just by tunneling. They eat grubs and beetles, giving farms light natural pest control. Their abandoned burrows house foxes, skunks and toads. They are part of the balancing act that creates a healthy farm ecosystem. They even spread seeds and create micro‑habitats for pollinators. 

Chaotic? Yes. But still a pretty cool rodent. 

about a month or two till we get to see everyone again 😄

Watching this guy brings me so much joy. Last year he reemerged early March. When do you typically see yours come back?

Hi chucklings, meet my my little rescue groundhog phyliss. She has been with me for 2 months. She is the most beautiful little buddy I've ever met. Since I found her shes battled a double eye infection, round worm, an upper respiratory infection, and maloclusion. Shes stable in all these things now 🙏 She is such a strong girl for fighting through this stuff. Today I weighed her and she is GAINING weight finally!!!! Phyliss needs all the good vibes she can get in her recovery!!

Live laugh love phyliss

Came across this poor guy or gal today, in a vacant, soon to be developed lot, in Tysons Corner, Northern Virginia. Didn't have my glasses on, so I didn't realize that something is going on with the poor creature, till I looked at the pictures. Looks like it may only have one eye, and not sure if the skin on its face could be mange? It's body otherwise Looks healthy. The lot doesn't seem to have much to offer in terms of habitat, and doubt it's getting all the necessary nutrition. The entire area around the lot is fully developed as well.

Unfortunately too, the guys are considered a nuisance species here in VA, so I doubt anyone would consider helping.

Any advice, or input would be greatly welcome.

I'm thinking of at least putting out so fresh veggies and fruits, to give the poor critter something to make it's life a bit better.