Standing Watch - Eastern Chipmunk
by Carol Senske
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Standing Watch - Eastern Chipmunk
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Carol Senske
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Description
The Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is actually a small squirrel. They make complex tunnels underground with many entrances, and they are superb housekeepers. There are specific sleeping quarters and a separate garbage tunnel for toileting and other refuse.
These captivating rodents have one or two litters a year with 4 to 5 babies, and the lifespan of a wild chipmunk is around 2 years. They are not true hibernators but do sleep a lot during the winter. We see them running about on warm days even when snow covers the ground.
Chipmunks like areas with rocks and trees because of the cover this type of landscape provides. They are omnivorous, eating seeds, berries, insects, worms, and even an occasional baby bird. They are marvelous tree climbers.
This picture was taken on June 15, 2011, in Green Lane, PA.
For more info you can visit:
http://www.esf.edu/aec/adks/mammals/chipmunk.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_chipmunk
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Comments (2)
Randy Rosenberger
Great "chipper" capture, Carol! I love how still it is on the rock and the greenery framing the "munk" is just great!
Sharon Burger
Very cute pic Carol.
Carol Senske replied:
Thank you:>) They are adorable, and we have quite a few in our woods this year.