Autumn: The Chipmunks prepare for winter!

The autumn leaves are changing color and falling to the ground. But that is not the only sign that Autumn is here. The Chipmunks are busy! They hibernate in their underground homes for the winter. Now you can see them filling their cheeks with seeds and nuts which they take down to their lairs to eat in the winter. Apparently they store enough for several winters! Always good to be prepared. Autumn is when they get really serious about getting their food in .

This Chippy is collecting seeds that have been dropped from the bird feeder.
You can see his cheeks are very full with seeds. Next he will dash off to his underground home in one of the flower beds and stash the seeds for winter.
Those cheeks are as full as they can be. After I took this photo he darted off .

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25 responses to “Autumn: The Chipmunks prepare for winter!”

  1. David Avatar

    Judging by how our weather changed today, winter is right on our doorstep. That four letter word has crept back into the forecast. ❄☃🐧🐧☃❄

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    1. anne leueen Avatar

      We are keeping the above average temps until the weekend and then BOOM down they go. But not cold enough for that white stuff yet. But last week I got my snow tires put on . It will come and the Farmers Almanac is predicting a hard winter. Also all the coniferous trees have masses of cones at the top and that is seen as a sign of a hard winter to come. /

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  2. J.W.S. Avatar

    Busy little guys… and fun images.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar

      They are busy and the dart about soooo fast! Thanks for commenting 🙂

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  3. scrapydo2.wordpress.com Avatar

    Nature is wonderful. These little kritters know exactly when and how much they need for winter and extra for in case.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Yes they do know. And why not have some extra just in case! Thanks for commenting.

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  4. de Wets Wild Avatar

    He’s so cute!

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  5. Erin Avatar

    Beautiful photos!! Aww, what a cheeky chipmunk 😀😄

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    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Yes they are. 🥲

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  6. -Eugi ☕️ Avatar

    What a lovely post and love the photos! We can learn so much from nature and little creatures. Thank you so much for joining in.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you for commenting!

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  7. Narayan Tushar Kaudinya Avatar

    Beauti. This post is how to learn from.nature. love the sense of secrecy in the images too. Thanks for sharing Anne.

    Narayan x

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    1. anne leueen Avatar

      The are such tiny little creatures and so industrious! The also dart about so fast the squirrels are slow by comparison. Thanks for commenting Narayan!

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      1. Narayan Tushar Kaudinya Avatar

        Yes, god. Not just hard working but involved in everything mostly, very curious too and almost friendly.

        Pleasure Anne.

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  8. Roadtirement Avatar

    They are so cute! To think that they have a safe and warm place for the winter, with plenty of food close at hand. Very fortunate. Your phots are great.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thanks for leaving a comment. I think they are amazing little creatures.

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  9. Suzette Benjamin Avatar

    Adorable photos. Great share. Nature does know how to prepare for Winter.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar

      Thank you Suzette. They are very industrious.

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