Chipmunk Greeting Me Along The Trail

By Steve Creek | Published August 7, 2012

A Chipmunk checking me out as I walk by

These little Chipmunks always seem to be greeting me as I pass by them while hiking the trails here in Wyoming.

These animals are active during the day and eat seeds, berries, nuts, fruits and insects.

They breed in early spring. Females produce one litter usually of 5 or 6 young.

They store food in an underground burrow, where they spend the winter. These animals go into a state of torpor for extended periods of time, but do not hibernate.

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6 Comments

Posted August 7, 2012 at 7:27 am by Campside Chef | Permalink

Steve! I just saw that same chipmunk on a trail up here in New York!!! He really travels Along with the great views when hiking a trail…the wildlife is always a highlight! Thanks for sharing & keep up the good work

Ron (Campside Chef)
Posted August 7, 2012 at 10:40 am by CaptElaine | Permalink

Cute little guy, a lot more gregarious than the ones around here. I’m lucky to catch a glimpse of one they are so shy and FAST.
Posted August 7, 2012 at 3:37 pm by Steve Ingraham | Permalink

Well hi there! Come here often?
Posted August 8, 2012 at 6:12 am by Dan Huber | Permalink

Nice shot Steve. Funny how no matter how slow I move, the chipmunks squeak and run from me, just the squirrels will hang out and watch me.
Posted August 8, 2012 at 7:20 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

This was one was frozen in this position. Maybe from terror but I hope not.
Posted August 9, 2012 at 9:29 am by Nature in the Burbs | Permalink

Cute critter!