I wondered what to do with my 50+ photos of my baby chipmunks. They are SO tiny & just beyond cute. I have two sets of two, the "rock pair" & the "circle patio pair" The rock pair were not as nervous as the patio pair so I was able to get more photos of them. So I'm joining in with Sandie's monthly meme, found here: Sandie's Itchifingers
"I wonder what it's like in this garden?"
You just see the second one under the tail of the bravest of the two.
"come on sister, it's OK, that lady isn't going to bother us - she'll protect us from the cat next door"
I could not leave out the very shy "Circle Patio Pair"
Awww, they are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThey are so tiny, I wish I could have placed something near them for scale.
DeleteOh my gosh. How cute are they? Are they good for your garden or do they make a mess?
ReplyDeleteThey are rather naughty especially for digging in my flower pots. I know some people do not like them, but I love them. We are now at the stage of the summer where my little cuties from last year come when I call them. Stumpy (a lot of his tail is missing) is always the first one in the morning, he knows the sound of the door opening means treats.
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ReplyDeleteI guess he is looking for a treat. Peanuts, maybe?
ReplyDeleteWe do buy the huge bag of peanuts in the shell for them, the older ones know to come to the patio door & drives my two cats nuts (they are strictly indoor cats).
DeleteWe have an infestation of chipmunks this year. Haven't seen any babies though. They are cute!
ReplyDeleteI am SO sad to say we start the year off with many but towards the end of the summer it will maybe be 5-6 of the regulars left. I will blame the roaming neighbourhood cats :(
DeleteI love these, especially the penultimate shot. How wonderful that they'll get to know and trust you. I'd love that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lady Ella. I believe The Universe knew we needed some entertainment so created these little charmers for our pleasure. It is not hard to gain their trust; no quick moves & have peanuts at the ready.
DeleteThey look so cute and I bet they give you hours of entertainment. I am sure however that like squirrels that there is a naughty side behind those innocent looking faces
ReplyDeleteYou are right Maggie they entertain us for hours on end ... no wait that sounds like I'm just sitting doing nothing (col). They keep me company when I'm weeding in the garden. Oh yes very naughty at times. For me squirrels (our blacks & greys) are just rats with bushy tails & I have issue with rats!
DeleteOh how sweet, I could spend a lot of time watching their antics!
ReplyDeleteThey are just so cute & I really would like to cuddle one but alas I know they are wild ...
DeleteI spent years discouraging chipmunks before I gave up on that lol They are persistent. Adorable little scampering things :)
ReplyDeleteI know that as one moves out, two move in ... I gave up the discussion & decided to enjoy since I could never win.
DeleteYou've captured their cuteness and liveliness really well - how lovely to be able to see such creatures :).
ReplyDeleteI feel lucky to live where I do to enjoy this little creatures.
DeleteThey are so cute! No chipmunks or squirrels in my yard - I have resident garden cats (strays and semi-ferals that I feed!)
ReplyDeleteBoth my cats are strictly indoors as are most of the neighbourhood cats. Our next door neigbhour allows their 3 out, 2 of the females hunt ... but thankfully the alarm system on chipmunks is pretty ear piecing so I get out there & shoo the cats home, at least 12 times a day!!!
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