This morning I saw Daisy working tirelessly on building a new nest in her burrow.

I do admit, it is an odd time of the year to engage in this type of activity. However, since some of the leaves from the fall are still nicely preserved under the nearby bush, a self respected chipmunk will never pass an opportunity to spruce up his, or her for the matter, dwelling.

Daisy was busy all morning gathering all the leaves she could find. The silence of the morning was broken up by a rustling noise of crunching leaves…