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Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: Dr. John on June 27, 2011, 05:42:54 PM

Title: Groundhog lounging by the DVP
Post by: Dr. John on June 27, 2011, 05:42:54 PM

There is a groundhog that is usually around every year on a grassy median on the DVP, between Spanbridge and Eglinton. Usually it is just doing its thing on the grass. But on Friday I was driving southbound and I spotted it lounging on its side on the top of the concrete barrier, watching the traffic zip by just a few feet away. Would have made for a great shot except I was driving at 90 km/h.

-John

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Post by: surfinbird on June 28, 2011, 06:46:57 AM

I am always happy to see the ground hogs there . I worry that they will get hit by cars , and have seen a few young ones that have been hit . I think they are run over after leaving the borrow in search of a new home.
Rob

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Post by: Dr. John on June 28, 2011, 06:58:40 PM

Yeah, that's a tough spot for young groundhogs to leave. Hope they have better success this year.

-John

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Post by: gary yankech on July 01, 2011, 08:31:07 AM

His name is Wilbur...well that's is what we call him at least. I see him pretty much every Sunday, after attending Sunday mass. He has a wife, her name is Wilma. I tried to get a shot of him on a few occasions. I have seen him up on concrete barrier a few times too. Sometimes he stands up and poses for passing motorists. Cool to see how wildlife can adapt and live in the most unexpected places.

Gary Yankech