Richardson’s Ground Squirrels are beginning to come out of hibernation, right on schedule. But with the record snowfalls we’ve had, and more on the way, it must be a nasty shock for them. All photos were taken by Tony LePrieur just outside Calgary in early March.
Yes! There were a few out on the white expanses near Chaparral/Stoney Trail SE interchange this week. I haven’t noticed their emergence before but they are really easy to spot this year.
This shows that native species have adapted very well and can enjoy the snow. We should take a lesson and make snow balls! Doug