Monday, February 2, 2026

Happy Groundhog Day

It's Groundhog Day, the day we're supposed to take advice from a rodent about whether to put away that winter coat or not. Seeing as how there are still mountains of frozen brown snow lining the streets, I'm just going to assume we should continue wearing boots and gloves.

But I will pay some respect to these critters because they manage to live among use here in the city and generally keep a low profile. They're not as visible as squirrels, raccoons or rats, so seeing one is a special experience and I'm always surprised at how big they are. 

A groundhog rests in a field of grass.

A groundhog on the prowl in the grass.

In Manhattan, Fort Tryon Park is a good place to spot one.

A groundhog pokes its head out of its burrow.

The ones below were seen in Brooklyn.

A groundhog munches on grass.

A ground hog eats leaves in a field.

Apparently Punxsutawney Phil this morning predicted six more weeks of winter, so bundle up.
 
 

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