My entry for the ~
#amazingnature Contest hosted by @adalger
~Eastern Chipmunk~
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Early this morning I went outside to feed the birds.
My cell phone starting ringing. I put the scoop of birdfood on the ground and left to go answer it.
When I got back to finish what I started this was what was going on in absence..
I asked the Chippy to get out of the scoop!!!!.
It did.
Technically I guess this pose could be considered out.
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In complete defiance it went back down and starting eating again. Another chipmunk quickly approached. I sure am glad I wasn't on the phone too much longer.
Cute they definitely are.
They continually eat and hoard food all Spring, Summer and Fall. They just don't stop. Busy .. busy they are.
They truly do amaze and entertain me with constant busy energy.
4/12/2020
The above photo I took back in April. This Chipmunk cheeks( pouches) are chubby full with seeds and nuts. They are indeed professional hoarders of food.
Chipmunks are ground dwellers unlike squirrels that nest up high up in the trees.
Chipmunks stash food in their underground burrows(tunnels)
I finally accomplished my mission.
A different chipmunk came along and volunteered help.
I finally got birdfeeder hung back up for the birds.
The black metal baffle works great in keeping the chipmunks and squirrels off the feeder. They hang out beneath it and collect what falls to the ground.
Photography by
@annephilbrick
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For more information on the Amazing Nature Contest:
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https://hive.blog/hive-127788/@adalger/amazing-nature-contest-may-2020-04
Soo cute !! These pictures show them really greatly. They seem not to be afraid at all, hehe .. I hope they will be visiting far more often now ;)
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They are equally cute as they are busy...!!!!
I seem to have an abundance of them this Spring ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฟ !!!
I think their strong instinct to eat and hoard overrides their fear...๐ !
Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers to the Rescue ๐คฃ
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Aw, they are so very cute indeed :)
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Thank You..!!!!!
@seadbeady
So very cute they truly are.
I'm most glad you enjoyed the pictures of them.
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How lovely to meet a chipmunk up so close and personal. Never seen one and must say they are ultra cute in the cuteness department.
Thanks for sharing your little friendly visitors.
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Thank You
@ joanstewart
They sure are ultra cute..๐๐ฟ๐
I sure do have lots of them this year...!
They are very entertaining to watch.
I'm most glad I could photo introduce you to Chippy..๐๐ฟ
Love the GT stripes and color on this little guy and those big eyes!
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GT stripes..๐ !! That's awesome...!!! I hadn't thought of that..๐
Ultra cute indeed . I am jealous we donโt have them in the area where I live. We have to go to more woods alike areas. But they are really cheeky.
Cheeky cute โบ๐ฟ !!
They are so much fun to watch
@brittandjosie !
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Chipmunks are one of the cutest critters on earth! Wish they loved in my area.
Your photographs are delightful and totally capture the playful character of chipmunks! @annephilbrick๐ฟ
Congratulations @annephilbrick for this award, beautiful animal and very daring.
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Thank You..!!
@isabelpena
They are amazingly cute and seem to feel very safe being close to me
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Congratulations on your winning entry! @annephilbrick
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Thank you..!!
@ninahaskin
A wonderful surprise. There are so many amazing entries..!
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