Chipmunk

Now that the weather has finally started to warm up, I have spotted a pair of chipmunks in the backyard. They especially love this tree which has some hollow parts that they constantly run through to hide from me. They seem interested in me and my camera, but ultimately still pretty scared. I occasionally leave a piece of old bread on the patio for them to nibble on if they are feeling brave enough to come so close to the house. I am hoping that they won’t continue to be as afraid of me if they realize that I am feeding them. I have noticed that this is also a good way to provide entertainment for Penny, our cat, who isn’t allowed to go outside. She likes to sit at the patio door for hours watching everything that goes on behind the house. Sometimes she gets in pouncing position and jumps at the glass which provides entertainment for me. :)

I thought it was especially cute when this little chipmunk grabbed it's tail in it's tiny little hands and proceeded to clean the whole things by licking it. It was seriously adorable!! It was all I could do not to drop my camera and squeal!! :)