Tuesday, June 23, 2020

CHIPMUNK VISITOR

I am sharing another visitor to our garden.  We have chipmunks in the area and I often see them running around.  I took this little one on the front steps of our home.  These are not new photos.  I hope you don't mind me sharing again if you remember them from before. 
Chipmunks are the smallest member of the squirrel family, and they are fast!  If they realize you are around, they can disappear in seconds.  Their average size is between 2 and 6 inches long, and they have a life span between 2 to 3 years.










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41 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerJune 23, 2020 at 12:10 AM

    What a treat, adorable!! We had them out back over 60 years ago now.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 12:23 AM

      Hi Ginny and thank you :) I remember seeing them for the first time several years ago while on holiday.

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  2. Elephant's ChildJune 23, 2020 at 2:16 AM

    Such a shortlived little cutie.

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  3. Hootin AnniJune 23, 2020 at 3:03 AM

    These photos are priceless. And, no, I have not seen them, so I'm happy you decided to share them again.

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  4. Linda PJune 23, 2020 at 4:48 AM

    I enjoy seeing photos of the creatures that visit your garden. The chipmunk is tinier than I thought and seem very cute.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:24 AM

      So glad! The first time I saw anything like a chipmunk was Chip and Dale the cartoon characters. So surprised, and delighted, to see them here for the first time. Always enjoy seeing them.

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  5. RhodesiaJune 23, 2020 at 4:48 AM

    I love chipmunks they are so cute. Have a good day, and stay safe, Diane

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:25 AM

      Thank you Diane, glad you enjoyed and I wish you the same :)

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  6. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraJune 23, 2020 at 4:50 AM

    Lindo e muito bem fotografado.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:26 AM

      Obrigado :) Estou muito feliz que você tenha gostado das minhas fotos. Um abraço e uma boa semana continuada.

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  7. eileeninmdJune 23, 2020 at 5:44 AM

    Hello, the Chipmunks are so cute. I see them grabbing food to go on my deck. Sweet critters. Have a happy day!

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:27 AM

      Thanks Eileen, they are fun to watch. Happy day to you also :)

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  8. R's RueJune 23, 2020 at 8:21 AM

    Cute

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  9. Margaret DJune 23, 2020 at 8:30 AM

    These creatures are ever so sweet to me, so thank you for sharing.
    As you probably guessed we don't have them down here.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:28 AM

      Thank you Margaret! I enjoy the photos of the animals you have in NZ too :)

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  10. MadSnapperJune 23, 2020 at 8:36 AM

    I've never seen one in real life and only seen pictures and I did not realize how tiny they are because the pictures looking at them they look like they're as big as squirrels. I'm so glad you showed these pictures are absolutely adorable I'd like to see one that's only two in that that would be even more adorable

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:31 AM

      Thank you Sandra, so happy you enjoyed these. I once sat by a river while on holiday, and out popped two chipmunks foraging so close to me. It was in a pretty isolated spot so they weren't used to humans would imagine, and yet they stayed there in full sight of me for several minutes before they disappeared :)

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  11. DebbieJune 23, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    i have them here also, and they run with lightning speed. often we are sitting outside when they see us boom, they are gone. these are great captures, i adore the little purple flowers, i don't remember seeing these pictures in the past!!!

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:35 AM

      That's great Debbie and I'm happy you enjoyed them :) I don't have that pretty bush any more with the purple flowers. Not by choice as I liked it too.

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  12. RedJune 23, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    Chipmunks have all but sadly disappeared here.

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:36 AM

      That's interesting Red, I should check out their range just out of curiosity. Thank you :)

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  13. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:27 AM

    Thank you Agnieszka :)

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  14. Anne Hagman-NiilolaJune 23, 2020 at 12:55 PM

    Cute!

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  15. Lucyna DrozłowskaJune 23, 2020 at 3:50 PM


    A beautiful, funny squirrel.

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  16. sandyJune 23, 2020 at 4:59 PM

    ahh cute pics! love chipmunks.

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  17. Lowcarb team memberJune 23, 2020 at 5:13 PM

    They look so cute - lovely photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  18. ChristineJune 23, 2020 at 6:56 PM

    Cute photos!

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  19. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenJune 23, 2020 at 8:38 PM

    They are so cute, Denise. We don't have them, but certainly have many squirrels!

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:29 PM

      Totally agree Martha Ellen, our chipmunks are in competition with our squirrels :)

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  20. ellen b.June 23, 2020 at 9:20 PM

    They are so cute but they can cause a lot of trouble, too. :)

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    1. DeniseinVAJune 23, 2020 at 11:30 PM

      I know they can be Ellen. Cute little rascals though :) the little troublemakers, lol!

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  21. RoseJune 24, 2020 at 8:33 PM

    So, so cute!

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