Field Notes: EASTERN CHIPMUNK
Eastern Chipmunk midair, jumping from rock. Found in nature/garden park.
As small as the Eastern Chipmunk is, it is apparently the largest of the Chipmunks in North America. It tends to live in forests, or at least in trees, as it can sometimes be found in city parks or backyards. It's usually seen scurrying around on the ground, sometimes with it's cheeks packed full of berries or other food, as can be seen in some of these photos. It is often seen with its tail pointing upward.
Eastern Chipmunk in Blue Ridge Mountains
Low quality photo of Eastern Chipmunk, but notice its cheeks are full of the red berries seen in the background. Found in nature/garden park.
Eastern Chipmunk, cheeks full of berries. Found in nature/garden park.
Eastern Chipmunk, cheeks full of berries. Found in nature/garden park.