When my husband and kids told me we had a chipmunk on our deck I didn't quite believe them. After all, with 4 kids, a dog, and neighbor kids coming and going all day long, I couldn't imagine when a chipmunk would feel safe enough to venture onto our deck. But yesterday afternoon I was able to watch him running around, eating leftover bird seeds, hiding under the barbecue when the kids were out, scaling the walls of our houseto get away from kids, and so on. He is a Least Chipmunk, and it was pretty amazing watching him. 
Here is a video of his escape from our deck- Olivia and Dade were watching with me. I was amazed Dade didn't go crazy barking at the chipmunk. 
Wow! He was fast! What a great subject for nature study and right on your own back deck.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your photos!
Barb-Harmony Art Mom