Groundhogs, or woodchucks, are a subject i find intriguing. I photograph these large rodents in their natural habitats. I document their burrowing and hibernation behaviors. I capture their interactions with the environment. I aim to show their role in the Arkansas ecosystem. Their seasonal habits tell a story of survival.
I almost passed by this Groundhog while driving the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I got a glimpse of a tail and that made me stop. This is the first Groundhog that I have photographed at this refuge. As soon as I spotted an animal tail near a downed Cottonwood … Read more
On Feb 2, 2020, the groundhog “saw its shadow” here in Arkansas, at least by the sunny-weather logic of the tradition. I did not photograph this groundhog on Groundhog Day. I’m sharing the photo here because it fits the story, and I like how the light played across the fur. Wildlife Notes What happened on … Read more