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2 December 2008 Christine Hanrahan

Winter feeding

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Although this scene looks peaceful, just seconds after this photo was taken, the grey squirrel (black phase) ran at the chipmunk, who in turn ran toward the mourning dove and all three scattered in different directions. Winter is a harsh time for wildlife, however, so they soon returned, joined by juncos and more doves and squirrels. The chipmunk is clearly not heeding the signs to hibernate, perhaps because it is not that cold yet. Not that chipmunks are true hibernators anyway.


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Johan Claeson05-Dec-2008 12:58
Interesting, I've seen pictures of black squirrels, but never realized that it was a grey squirrel phase! And how small the poor little chipmunk is! No wonder he got scared away by the huge black one! :o/ Nice pic of the three together!
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