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Post by pontiac1940 on Sept 9, 2022 4:28:05 GMT
Had a great trip to Waterton Lakes National Park this afternoon. These are a golden-mantled ground squirrel yellow-pine chipmunk and trumpeter swans. (The swans are the white ones.  ) I'll maybe post a couple of scenery photos tomorrow. Long day.      |
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Post by jackscrap on Sept 9, 2022 8:09:57 GMT
Those chipmunks look so cute, smaller than squirrels yes?
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Post by jim0004 on Sept 9, 2022 11:25:23 GMT
Thanks for sharing, Clive. These pix are outstanding!
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 9, 2022 12:27:30 GMT
Smaller than squirrels?
Usually much smaller, but here in Florida, our squirrels and deer are much smaller than I was used to in the frigid north. Guess they don't have to fatten up for winter - but that doesn't tell me why they are also smaller in stature.
(These guys look like they could use Weight Watchers - wow)
As usual, Clive, I am in awe of your photos. Looking forward to the scenery photos.
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Post by hmca on Sept 9, 2022 14:54:56 GMT
The chipmunks are beautifully captured. Look forward to seeing the landscapes!
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Post by pontiac1940 on Sept 9, 2022 15:55:20 GMT
Those chipmunks look so cute, smaller than squirrels yes? AH, I was wrong. It looks like a chipmunk but is a golden-mantled ground squirrel. Chipmunks are very small and I thought this was an exceptionally large one. Turns out is is a ground squirrel....still quite small. |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Sept 9, 2022 15:56:51 GMT
Look forward to seeing the landscapes! I'll post some later. Was a poor day for scenery photos as it was cloudy, but I took photos of forest renewal after a major fire here in 2017. |
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Post by cats4jan on Sept 9, 2022 23:03:42 GMT
"Chipmunks are usually about 10 inches long, while ground squirrels range from 6 inches to 12 inches. The most telltale difference between the two is the presence of stripes on their heads, or lack thereof" No wonder these guys were so fat - I'm used to chipmunks and I have to admit, I never knew these two were different species. I just thought they were different names used for the same animal The things I learn here__________________Got a chipmunk for you: photos: personal We had this little pond with a waterfall built in our backyard. The cat and the chipmunks liked it. And, yes, that is a gargoyle - guess he was a water gargoyle??? |
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Post by Jim on Sept 9, 2022 23:13:03 GMT
These are a golden-mantled ground squirrel yellow-pine chipmunkMy first thought was that they are plump chipmunks too. Thanks for the clarification, Clive. Great shots! |
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Post by Jim on Sept 9, 2022 23:14:10 GMT
These are a golden-mantled ground squirrel yellow-pine chipmunkMy first thought was that they are plump chipmunks too. Thanks for the clarification, Clive. Great shots! |
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Post by BuckSkin on Sept 10, 2022 4:06:32 GMT
Green River Lake Visitor Center/Nature Center, a wonderful place to visit, has an outside enclosure, enclosed from outside view but otherwise open for the critters to come and go, that is viewed from inside the Visitor Center through a one-way glass. --- gosh I hope that made sense ---
They have it fixed really nice, with little man-made creek, waterfalls, etc.
There are every type of bird feeder imaginable.
They have this one Chipmunk on the payroll that is a One-Chipmunk entertainment committee; he really puts on a show.
If you are ever fortunate enough to go there and see this little guy, you will never forget him.
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) I'll maybe post a couple of scenery photos tomorrow. Long day. 
