Woodchuck at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin on April 12, 2019

While birding Lakeshore State Park I came across one of the residents there, a Woodchuck. I saw this woodchuck minding his own business eating grass along the rocks. When he spotted me he hid in the rocks. I though I would hide on him next to rocks as he would be out for more grass. Minutes later, sure enough, out he came thinking about eating more grass. I think he knew I was in the area though. It was a nice morning with a little wind. Images were taken on April 12, 2019.

The Woodchuck eating grass, then spots me…he backs up and hides…

The Woodchuck comes up, looks around and thinks the coast is clear…

Looks around, taking his time, he has all day…

Looking around waits to make his next move…

Goes back out to eat more grass…

The Woodchuck looks at me, but goes back to eating grass…

Woodchucks in Milwaukee County Wisconsin on June 18, 2018

Doing some birding in Milwaukee County this morning I came across 3 Woodchucks. 1 Adult and 2 chucklings that gave nice views for a few minutes while I watched them. The adult actually approached some but then stayed at a distance for the remainder of the time I was present. The 2 chucklings followed the adult and on occasion showed affection to the adult, how cute it was. It was a hot and humid morning out with temps in the upper 80’s, a nice breeze made it tolerable. Images were taken on June 18, 2018.

The adult Woodchuck and a chuckling…

Woodchuck

AKA: Groundhog, Whistle Pig and even Land Beaver

Scientific name: Marmota monax

Type: Mammal

Size: Head and body, 18-33.75 inches

Weight: 8 to 14 lbs

Diet: Fruit, vegetables, clover, weeds, and grass

At a distance…the 3 of them…

Chucklings climbing around on the rocks together…

Adult Woodchuck

Showing affection…

Chuckling standing close by…

Being in a safe place with probably mom…

 

They were by Mom often…

Adult and 2 chucklings, just hanging out…

Mom kept her eye on them all the time…

A real cutie I would say…