Mammals on Monday: Hopi Chipmunk
Feb 1st, 2010 by Kevin, FCD
Hopi Chipmunk, Canyonlands National Park (click image to view larger)
I photographed this Hopi Chipmunk a couple of years back at a picnic area in the Islands in the Sky district at Canyonlands National Park. My best guess is that it – along with the Western Scrub-jays and Juniper Titmice that were hanging around – was probably getting fed on a regular basis. Chipmunks are pretty cute for rodents, and it amazes me how many different kinds there are, usually with just subtle differences.
Wonderful capture, with great detail & texture. Cute little guy, too.