How to Identify?
Around Montreal, there are no similar species like Hoary Marmot, Yellow-bellied Marmot or Vancouver Island Marmot, so that identification of this species is simple.
We combine physical characterics and behavior patterns with location and seasonal aspects to identify species.
Where & When to Spot?
I saw Groundhogs in almost every park around Montreal. Morning and late afternoon, look out for patches of meadows where they like to feed. Although, living close to houses, they will run into the burrow when you get close.
With each photo, we store date and geo-location providing us data about location and season of observation. We also use a tracking utility to save observations in the field when there was no opportunity to take a good shot.
Anything to add, to correct?
Common Names
Waldmurmeltier [de]
Groundhog [en]
Marmota canadiense [es]
Marmotte commune [fr]
Source: Wikipedia
Scientific Name
Marmota manox
Tags
groundhog, marmota manox, rodents