In any other year this chipmunk would have long since retired to its winter sleeping quarters. But with the unseasonal temps, all the leaves down and a lone apple beckoning, this little fella ventured into the upper reaches of our tree for an early winter treat.
As I've mentioned in previous posts, we've had numerous visitors eat the apples -- squirrels, cottontails, woodchucks and a variety of birds. But this is the first we've noticed a chipmunk sampling the fruit.
While he appeared a bit tentative at first, eventually he dove in with gusto.
Oops -- nearly forgot to say a blessing...........................................................
.........................................................................................Amen.
It appears he stuffed his cheek pouches to the max for his long winter nap!
He thanked God for his food?
He thanked God for his food? Thats a smart chip"monk".
Not to sure of that prayer,
Not to sure of that prayer, possibly praying that the hawk flying around dont make him a nice warm lunch:)
I don't think so Ron - the
I don't think so Ron - the hawks in our locale aren't fond of apple stuffing - they seem to prefer stovetop.
Trying to figure out if it is
Trying to figure out if it is Chip, Dale, or Alvin !
:D