Along the boardwalk this time of year, young animals are in abundance. It is a pleasure to walk with them and enjoy the sights and sounds. Chipmunks are among the young and my husband and I spent time recently enchanted with two we called the Hole in the Boardwalk Gang.
These two are tiny, probably this year’s kits, just making their way in the world of the boardwalk.
They discovered or chewed a hole in the wood along the trail and spend their time poking their heads out of the hole to the delight of walkers of all ages
who give them peanuts and seeds. It is impossible to see the duo and not smile.
We’ve taken numerous photos and watched others do the same.
The two are a delight to young and old alike who stop and chat with fellow chipmunk admirers, 2 meters apart of course.
Our latest conversation revealed there are three little rodents appearing through the same hole. I’d love to have that photo.
I wonder why we (in my experience) find them so much cuter and appealing than squirrels.
ReplyDeleteI had one of these as a pet one summer. They are delightful!
ReplyDeleteI would advise all unpopular rodents to invest in some stripes and learn some charming tricks from these little chaps.
ReplyDeleteThey are adorable! I would have a hard time leaving if I had such a delight to enjoy. :-)
ReplyDeleteThey look so cute peeking out of that hole!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeleteThey are incredibly cute, the photo is just super. Definitely looking at them improves my mood!
ReplyDeleteVery cute wee critters. :)
ReplyDeleteEven looking at the photos makes me smile (huge thanks for that).
ReplyDeleteI imagine actually being there would produce face splitting grins.
so cute to see the critters appear from the hole....
ReplyDeletegreat shots
You have captured their cuteness perfectly. Just a delight to see. My walk would certainly be delayed.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! That little one in the hole. Too stinkin' cute.
ReplyDeleteAWWWWW! They are so cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat endearing little creatures. I can see why people stop to enjoy their delightful antics :)
ReplyDeleteThey are just too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteI love chipmunks.
ReplyDeleteYes. I started laughing even before I started reading your words....
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Chipmunks are always a fan favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh they are so darn cuuuuute, how delightful to see those sweet wee faces popping up and down, adorable 💜💛💚
ReplyDeleteWe are drawn to cuteness, aren't we?
ReplyDeleteNo need to publish this but young chipmunks are known as pups not kits. You are probably thinking of foxes when you apply the term "kit."
ReplyDeleteYes, adorable, but I've seen where they can do a lot of damage too. I get the feeling they are putting on a show for us !
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThey are cute critters! They are delight to watch! Loved the photos.
Have a great day!
chip and dale..hehehehehe
ReplyDeletethey are so adorable and you captured some great pictures. i'm surprised they stay still that long, mine buzz around like busy bees, barely stoping it seems!!!
I would have stopped as well. What a treat you had that particular day!
ReplyDeleteYou have such lovely areas to walk and enjoy nature! I especially loved the fox photo in your last post.💖
ReplyDeleteCute chipmunks!
ReplyDeleteThey are lucky to have the hole.
Have a great day!
Chipmunks are adorable creatures.
ReplyDeleteThe chipmunks are adorable. I had never seen them in the wild until my son bought a house in upstate NY. Now we see them running all over the place!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that! What a delightful afternoon.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThey are cute, there's no way around it. :)
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