"Take heart ---- the Marmot Recovery Foundation, when asked if Van Island Violet would make a prediction, said that a hibernating marmot is unlikely to see her shadow. Ergo, an early spring."
I live on Vancouver Island, and I had never heard of Van Island Violet and her weather predicting powers, so I thought I'd look into it. I wish I hadn't, as I found this article, which states she did, in fact, see her shadow. Ugh. More winter.
Still, it sounds like this is good news for our marmots. I suppose I can't begrudge them a longer winter if it will help with their survival. Vancouver Island Marmots are a critically endangered species. I can always buy some spring at the grocery store if winter gets overwhelming.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thanks for commenting. Your words of wisdom will appear once they have been previewed by the spam monkeys.
Your patience is appreciated.
Laurie the Monkey Queen