# #30—Groundhog vs. The Mouse: Who's A Better Winter Forecaster?

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Podcast: [Blue Ridge Birds and Nature at Hilton Pond North](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-ridge-birds-and-nature-at-hilton-pond-north-7713095)
Published: 2026-02-24T02:38:08+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hilton-pond-north-podcast/episodes/30Groundhog-vs--The-Mouse-Whos-A-Better-Winter-Forecaster-e3fh41g
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## Resource

Who's better at forecasting winter: Punxsutawney Phill or Hilton Pond Harry, the White-footed Mouse? You'll get the answer in Hilton Pond North's latest "Deep Dive" podcast #30 for 28 Jan 2026. We also talk about winter birds and the DANGER of feeding corn to White-tailed Deer in winter. After listening to this podcast you can view the complete photo essay at https://www.hiltonpondnorth.org/twahpn-20260128.html Happy Nature Watching—And Listening!

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