Dark-eyed Junco (slate-coloured) ... with a single cluster of snowflakes for a tiny crown

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An already plump groundhog fills up on fallen crabapples in preparation for her/his very first winter hibernation

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...for hibernation. Pictured is a mature groundhog who has gained an impressive amount of weight in preparation for hibernation. This individual has a prime territory that includes several crabapple trees, and their fallen fruit are a favourite food on which to gorge in late summer.

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Eastern Phoebe

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Groundhog youngster

(Did I mention that I love groundhogs? :o)

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