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[haruka]

We had a new animal come to feed on fallen seed yesterday, which I believe was a groundhog. It's missing some fur in spots. I don't know if it's mange or if it was in a fight or something else. I think it's funny that in the video, it seems to be sucking up both the new seeds and the empty hulls (my wife michiru has named it 'Hoover.')

And here's a bonus picture I took today. At first I thought it was a baby blue jay, but then I realized (after it got up and hopped away) that it was an adult blue jay who was just spreading out his wing to enjoy the warm sunshine. ^_^

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[weaverbird]

What an unusual shot of the bluejay! He does look like he's enjoying himself. *g*

And yes, that critter looks like a groundhog to me, too. We call them woodchucks. I've never seen one with patchy fur like that. Its tail is partially de-furred, also. Wonder what's wrong? Hoover is a good name!

[haruka]

After a few moments, the blue jay got up and hopped a few feet away, then spread out his other wing to get sun on that, too. ^_^

I'm not sure if the groundhog's fur is missing because of mites or maybe he was in a fight? He's the only one I've seen around here, but there are raccoons to fight with.

[starscoloured]

That groundhog doesn't look too healthy. Poor fella!

That blue jay looks amazing! Awesome photo!

[haruka]

I don't know anything about them and what diseases they're subject to (might be best if I don't know. Finding out about raccoon roundworm made me manic about keeping them away from my yard.)

The blue jay hopped away and then crounched down again and spread out his other wing. XD Good thing he got the sunshine then, because we haven't had any since!

[ladyofshadow]

The blue jay is gorgeous!! What a great shot to capture!

[haruka]

I knew my wife would love the shot, and I was just praying it would stay still while I struggled to get the lens cap off and the camera steady. XD