Re: NNG = Ground Squirrels.

heatermason Wrote:
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> We have both Golden Mantled Ground Squirrels and
> Townsend's Chipmunks where I live in the Northwest
> (different species). They both have the
> distinguishing stripes. The chipmunks are smaller
> and a bit more frenetic (I've lived with a mother
> that had six babies, you can trust me). The
> distinguishing feature is that on the chipmunks
> the stripes go down the face to the nose and they
> do not on the ground squirrels, which makes me
> think your fourth photo is a chipmunk, Roger.
>
> Greg is right, they can be very destructive
> (they're rodents, after all) but also a lot of
> fun. I once had a ground squirrel looking around
> my campground while I was sitting in it.
> Eventually as I sat very still he ended up on my
> knee, smelling me and looking all round for me.
> We took advantage of their tendency to rotate
> their food as they nibble on it with a package of
> Ritz crackers one time......
>
> Thanks for posting, Roger! Love your wildlife
> photos.
>
> Timothy

Sounds like a fun time at your camp. Thanks for commenting.