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Chipmunk

Tamias

Description:

Chattering chipmunk spotted on trail in Mineral King National Park, California.

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lauren.penney
lauren.penney 4 years ago

This is a ground squirrel (chipmunks have stripes on their cheeks). It looks like a Cascade Ground Squirrel (grey belly), however, based on your location, Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel seems more likely (but their belly is usually cream).

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Beauty! It looks like a pregnant female :-)

KarenP
KarenP 9 years ago

Awww, did you catch him in a yawn? so cute! Welcome to Project Noah and your first spotting!

Little Parrot
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Little Parrot

California, USA

Spotted on Aug 5, 2014
Submitted on Sep 7, 2014

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