In A Serviceberry Tree

I love this time of year. I have a serviceberry tree in my courtyard and when the berries ripen, an amazing array of large and small birds appear.  I just replaced a large bird feeder that hangs from the tree with one designed for smaller birds.  For the last few days I've noticed a chipmunk eating the seed that the birds spill onto the ground.  As I sat on the porch (with a camera, should an interesting bird happen by), I noticed a chipmunk scurry up the tree trunk and find a comfortable perch.  As you can see, he's helping himself to the ripe berries.  I watched him feast for about 20 minutes, sitting about 5 feet above ground level.

Bob Smith
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8 Comments on Chipmunk Feast

JUN
20
2011
1,454,324 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thank you for the picture. I love to watch the birds in my yard early in the morning and have been thinking of getting a bird feeder.
7:17am • #1
278,046 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog

What an excellent photo.  You really captured the moment with that one!
12:07pm • #2
610,272 Points Outside Blog

We don't have alot of chipmunks or squirrels in our area this guy looks like he is living it up! ( j )
12:33pm • #3
261,234 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Robert....how  wonderful is that photo; we only have squirrels here in our part of Macomb Co, so this is really fun to see. This year we have 2 small blacks & 2 browns-- one with a fluffy grey tail.  Kinda slim pickings around here.

thanks again for your great addition to the "Bridge information"
It will be fun to see how this all washes out.
Have a great week.
Barb 
6:26pm • #4
159,845 Points 4 Featured Posts

Thanks for the comments Mike, Allen and Barb.  Chipmunks are cute-until they start eating your plants. . . .
7:06pm • #5
JUN
21
2011
455,627 Points 1 Featured Post

Hi Robert, an excellent photo of an adorable Chipmunk!  Thanks for the smile!  We seldom see them in this area.
3:20pm • #6
JUN
22
2011
610,272 Points Outside Blog

so have you decided to do the math on how many of those little berries these little guys can go through in one sitting. Just curious how fast they can destroy a crop. ( J )
4:21pm • #7
159,845 Points 4 Featured Posts

Not sure about the quantity, but he sat there for about 10 minutes and was busy with the berries the entire time. I know they will also take food back to their nest and do some hoarding when supplies are plentiful.
9:20pm • #8


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