This baby chipmunk was resting on the ground outside of its burrow. Thankfully it sits very still and has beautifully camouflaged fur. It appeared to have just ventured out for the first time and it was exhausted taking in all of the sights, sounds, and smells of its new world. It was just below its burrow and right above it a Bewick’s wren was at the entrance making a clicking noise in protest. There was another baby chipmunk just inside. If it approached the entrance, the wren would try to poke it with its bill, and the chipmunk would retreat back inside. I’m not sure why this wren was so bothered or concerned by these two baby chipmunks. The wren would only briefly leave the entrance to sing nearby. It would soon return and intently look inside the entrance and make this clicking noise. Maybe the wren had a nest nearby, found these chipmunks, and felt that they could be potential predators soon. The one chipmunk soon woke up from its short nap and started exploring nearby. It seemed so small and fragile! Good luck little chipmunks and welcome to the arboretum.
