Did you know that Ground Hogs climb trees?
Yup, they do, and we watch them climb our apple tree in the back yard this time of year, for the apples, of course.
What you may NOT know, is that they actually do not fly ... but they do become airborne if threatened by us opening the door to let the dog out.
They panic, and simply LET GO of whatever branch they are clumsily clinging to ... and THWOP themselve onto the ground, quickly recovering to scramble to their nearest hole.
I'll try to get a picture for you, as it happens so fast, this may be difficult.
There is just never a dull view from our window!

Posted by sunybank at July 25, 2005 08:00 AM

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