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Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction
Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo’s Prairie Dog Forecaster Bart Gives Groundhog Day Prediction Forget those groundhogs from other states, Fairfield County's prairie dog Beardsley Bart has made his prediction. And it's sure to bring a smile to frozen faces across the region. Earlier report - Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Makes His Call As Cold Front Brings Change In Weather Pattern Prognosticating Bart shared his prediction for an early spring on Friday, Feb. 2 at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport with help from Mayor Joe Ganim. Ganim shared, “Beardsley Bart has spoken, and Spring is coming to Bridgeport!” He emphasized the impact the zoo has on the community. “Connecticut’s…

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'100 Percent Correct': Fairfield County's Own Beardsley Bart Makes Groundhog Day Prediction '100 Percent Correct': Fairfield County's Own Beardsley Bart Makes Groundhog Day Prediction
'100 Percent Correct': Fairfield County's Own Beardsley Bart Makes Groundhog Day Prediction Although he's not a groundhog, Connecticut's Beardsley Bart has shared his own prediction as to whether or not spring will arrive early.  Known as "Connecticut’s own Prognosticating Prairie Dog," Beardsley Bart of Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo is known for always being right about his weather prediction, according to Zoo Director Gregg Dancho.  This year, the prairie dog emerged from his den with a small group of friends nearby and failed to see his shadow, predicting an early spring for the Nutmeg State.  However, although Dancho says that while Beardsley Bart's pred…

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