“Look! I found a blueberry!” – a little chipmunk told me today. Continue reading
Junior and a Dandelion Puff
So, the other day my fluffy dandelion puff attracted attention of my new neighbors – one of the youngsters that prance around in our yard trying to get a hold of anything within their reach. Continue reading
Curious Daisy
Daisy has a habit of climbing on a top of the bush so she could oversee the yard in proximity of her burrow and scan it for potential intruders. Additionally, she likes to peek into the kitchen widow of her neighbors. There is always something going on in there and more often than not the activity inside revolves around food. Various nuts are being handled, berries are being washed and apple juice is being served… Continue reading
A Lonely Dandelion Puff
It seems as if though all the dandelion puffs are gone from my yard already, except for this one lonely puff that still stands tall in front of my burrow. Continue reading
A Day In May
Today was one of the most beautiful days I have seen in my short chipmunk life. Continue reading
Building a New Nest
Arrival of new babies is usually the busiest time for a chipmunk mother. As soon as the young ones are weaned out, she gets busy building new nest for her offspring. Continue reading
Little Munchkins
Turns out that Nancy, has been trying to hide much more than a construction of her new summer gateway… Continue reading
Mother Goose
As every year this time, Canadian Geese returned to the nearby lake to raise their young and few days ago a young Mother Goose was spotted strolling with her gooslings. I always like to watch the little balls of yellow fluff as they follow their mother everywhere she goes. Continue reading
The Moon
Another beautiful evening. After a windy day it was nice to see calm sky and still trees. The moon looked spectacular!
Now, I must snuggle for the day…my soft bed of leaves and fresh grass awaits. Maybe a book? I am reading Sedaris again. He is a very funny fellow. I imagine him to be a giant squirrel with lots of fur behind his ears…
Fancy Nancy
This afternoon I run into my old friend, Nancy. I bumped into her at the bottom of a small deck. Her cheeks were fully loaded and I could tell that she was a bit embarrassed. But, despite that she looked so lovely!
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In Search for a Better View
Every morning after I wake up I run out to marvel the view outside my burrow. It is usually so peaceful and refreshing, but my view from 3 inches above the ground is usually reduced to few spring marvels.
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Rainy April Day
We’ve had quite a day today. The entire Northeast was drowning in the rain, and sadly my little corner was no exception. For a while we were expecting severe weather with high winds and all, but in the end none of it panned out….just the rain with big and heavy rain drops that kept crushing agains the stone deck, and banding still fragile blades of grass.
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Morning Routine
Every morning upon waking up I like to go out and check what is going on at the deck. I usually sit down on my favorite wood pile, observe the surroundings and groom my luscious coat.
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Sunny Easter Morning
Sun and warmth woke me up this morning. It looks like it will be a perfect Easter and I will be your Easter bunny. Can you see me smiling? Are you smiling?
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