WunderPhotos®

Upload Photos
Thirsty Chipmunk
14 Favorites Share This Photo:
Thirsty Chipmunk
previous image
next image
Uploaded by: novembergale — Sunday November 25, 2012 — Forestville, NY (Current Weather Conditions)

This is Lily, the chipmunk that lives under our deck. She has a scar on her back and is missing her tail. She was looking for water in our bird bath fountain and went down under the rocks to find water that wasn't frozen yet.

Categories: snow, wild animals
 
Image Description:
Manufacturer: NIKON
Model: COOLPIX P510
Orientation: top - left
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: QuickTime 7.7.1
Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.
FNumber: f/4.9
Exposure Program: Normal program
ISO Speed Ratings: 250
Exif Version: Exif Version 2.2
Components Configuration: Y Cb Cr -
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 4.00
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 3.20 EV (f/3.0)
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: 0
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 89.1 mm
FlashPixVersion: FlashPix Version 1.0
Color Space: sRGB
PixelXDimension: 3703
PixelYDimension: 2611
File Source: DSC
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Auto exposure
White Balance: Auto white balance
Digital Zoom Ratio: 0.00
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 500
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
View Gallery Slide Show WunderMap Share
November 25, 2012 Photo Series
next image »
Chipmunk in th...
Thirsty Chipmu...
Viewer Comments
Display: 50, 100, 200 Sort: Newest First - Order Posted
1. gatorgal 3:56 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
:)
Sweet close-up!
Very nice!!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: September 9, 2003 Comments: 5538
2. nanapoo 4:08 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
oh...sweet shot!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: June 30, 2011 Comments: 17159
3. gilg72 4:15 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Very beautiful shot Gale. Glad Lily found some water.
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: June 5, 2010 Comments: 36626
4. novembergale 4:18 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Thank you all for your comments! She should be going into torpor but I guess she doesn't want to settle in just yet. Chipmunks don't really hibernate and I expect this one to be quite active this winter if she can survive the predators. Lots of bird seed and fresh water available for her and humans that appreciate her presence. Her scars prove that she is a survivor and I'm hoping to see her with little ones in the spring.
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: February 20, 2008 Comments: 4138
5. Willow13 4:50 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Sweet!!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: September 16, 2003 Comments: 15290
6. Kennebunker 4:58 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Kudos and congrats, Gale! This is a most unusual shot to capture.
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: July 16, 2009 Comments: 23044
7. teach50 5:36 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
This is just too cute. Congrats on your AC.
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: July 12, 2004 Comments: 6013
8. trailhiker44 7:11 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Fabulous capture !
Very touching !
CONGRATULATIONS on your new AC !!!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: October 17, 2009 Comments: 38055
9. got2dogs 7:27 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
how sweet is this?!! congrats!!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: December 23, 2008 Comments: 21166
10. novembergale 7:44 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Oh wow! Thank you so much for the AC recognition and thanks to all those who took the time to leave comments!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: February 20, 2008 Comments: 4138
11. Kajzar 8:44 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Sweet!! Congratulations!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: January 18, 2009 Comments: 2410
12. Doesiedoats 8:57 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Sweet little thing...very nice capture of her.

Sorry to hear about her tail as it's rather
important to critters like her.

Congratulations on your AC, Gale!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: September 27, 2007 Comments: 19553
13. SVLover 10:15 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
What a survivor! Heartwarming shot.
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: October 29, 2006 Comments: 30458
14. Wanda1948 10:51 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Very sweet shot! Congratulations, Gale!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: November 18, 2009 Comments: 61577
15. canuckjune 11:36 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
Really a cutie and I am surprised to see a chipmunk in snow, doesn't seem right somehow. Arlene
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: October 13, 2010 Comments: 3057
16. bird12 11:55 PM GMT on November 25, 2012    
superAC ... I was told too by folks at a nature preserve ,, that chipmunks don't really hibernate and at times need to go out to find food when hungry ...
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: February 16, 2011 Comments: 6005
17. jerseyshoretoo 12:03 AM GMT on November 26, 2012    
Fantastic shot, lovely Lily seems to be a survivor!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: February 25, 2007 Comments: 7975
18. gardner48197 2:13 AM GMT on November 26, 2012    
Great capture, love it!!! Congrats on the new blue!!!

Funny, I haven't seen any chipmunks in a few weeks, and was wondering if they went into hibernation, or not...
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: January 25, 2010 Comments: 18194
19. Aitch1 9:38 AM GMT on November 26, 2012    
So sweet. Good capture
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: April 20, 2011 Comments: 344
20. BAMyres 7:14 PM GMT on November 26, 2012    
So sweet... all pics of Lily, the Survivor. Am so glad you are giving her seed and water for the winter and a safe place to live.
Keep us up to date about Lily and, hopefully, her babies in the Spring.
Good work you are doing!!!
Barb
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: June 10, 2006 Comments: 404
21. catilac 7:24 PM GMT on November 29, 2012    
Such a cute shot Gale! Congratulations!
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: October 29, 2008 Comments: 42766
22. BoazR 12:57 PM GMT on December 04, 2012    
Super capture
Action: Quote | Ignore User
Member Since: May 30, 2004 Comments: 4191

Viewing: 1 - 22

Page: 1

Top of Page
New Comment
Community Standards Policy Comments will take a few seconds to appear.
Post Your Comments
You must be signed in to leave comments.
or Join
Members can leave comments, upload and share photos in our Wunder Photos section and participate on the WunderBlogs.
About novembergale
novembergale Nature photos from the Chautauqua Ridge in western New York State with great views of Lake Erie and Southern Ontario.
More Information
Contact This Photographer
Photo Search

Photos Online: 1,612,658 - Photos Past 24 hrs: 414

Find:
In Field:
 
Archive:
Sort by:
 
Member:
 
Advanced Search Options
Recent Comments for novembergale
Sunset Surprise
(29 minutes ago)
Eastern Bluebird
(2 days ago)
Bobolink
(2 days ago)
Look who's back!
(4 days ago)
Happy Mother's Day!
(4 days ago)
Painted Sky
(7 days ago)
Floral Explosion
(9 days ago)
Spring Showers
(9 days ago)
Yellow Warbler
(10 days ago)
Sailor's Delight
(11 days ago)
View More Comments