Mastodawn

Happy #Imbolc! It's halfway between #Winter & #Spring, and marks time to check the #weather (like #groundhogs) and the #animals, and think about gathering #seeds.
For me, it's a reminder that #days will start getting #longer, faster. Next week we will add 18 #minutes to our day that week, then the last week of Feb, we get 24 minutes added.
In #March, we add to our daytime 26 minutes in week one, 28 minutes in week two, and 27 minutes the week ending with SPRING yay.
https://www.newgrange.com/imbolc.htm

Imbolc (Imbolg) Cross Quarter Day in Early February

Imbolc, also known as Imbolg, is the cross quarter day marking the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Explore Brigid traditions and the Imbolc and Samhain sunrise alignment at the Hill of Tara.

TKSST / seethis.tv 🌈🪐✨Feb 3

🐹💤 Forget the #weather forecast: the real #science of #groundhogs is much stranger. These "#ecosystem engineers" are true hibernators that can drop their heart rate to just four beats per minute, chemically recycling their own waste so they don't have to leave their burrows all #winter.

👉 https://www.popsci.com/environment/groundhog-facts/

#wildlife #biology #groundhogday #nature #animals #ecology #discovery

Groundhogs don’t poop during hibernation and 6 other random facts

Shadow or no shadow, the rodents have a special set of ecological skills.

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CUTETROPOLIS Feb 2

Phil sees his shadow, happy adopted animals, sea lion hijacks kayak, lamb on wheels, and more.

https://cutetropolis.com/2026/02/02/links-well-its-groundhog-day-again/ #Cats #Cows #Dogs #Groundhogs #Kittens #Lambs #MaineCoons #Pups #SeaLions

Robb Edwards 🌱Jan 23

It’s time to retire live groundhogs from #GroundhogDay events! Communities should celebrate without stressing animals. Spread the word and support humane alternatives. #Groundhogs #PunxsutawneyPhil #GroundhogDay2026 bit.ly/4a90fD7

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