Call 911...

Call 911..., originally uploaded by Hannibals Animals.

Did you see where the acorns went? Somebody took them, call 911!
I'll swear in a court of law I don't have them!

Thanks Rick Kratzke for the caption! I loved it and had to use it on this shot!

Maximum Capacity

Maximum Capacity, originally uploaded by Hannibals Animals.

Another round with those snarky chipmunks finally produced the shot I was looking for. Not perfect, but I liked it. Of course, they rarely take direction from us photographers so this pose, although slightly turned was what I wanted. They are so irresistible, and quite tolerant, I just had to keep trying.

Stuffed!

Stuffed!, originally uploaded by Hannibals Animals.

On this shoot, I learned that chipmunks can fit approximately 7 acorns in their cheeks.

Fascinating...

Acorn Addict

Acorn Addict, originally uploaded by Hannibals Animals.

I loved his expression...

Chipmunk
Gebhard Woods State Park, Morris, IL

Hoarder

Hoarder, originally uploaded by Hannibals Animals.

Plenty of evidence laying around...

Now and Later

Now and Later, originally uploaded by Hannibals Animals.

The chipmunk has 1 acorn in the cheek, and having 1 tasty nut right now.

Plenty more to come...

Snacktime

Snacktime, originally uploaded by Hannibals Animals.

I was on the ground shooting chipmunks for quite some time when this groundhog approached, not paying well enough attention to his surroundings. He snacked for some time, not more than 15 feet away. Getting a good look at those claws, I was pretty nervous he might get even closer, but he eventually spotted me and ran.