In the garden....the week of Sept. 18

Discussion in 'Wildlife in the Garden' started by Sherry8, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I really thought our butterfly season was over but we got a couple warm days and out they came...here are a few of the ones I caught on camera and Cute little Willie enjoying the garden too....

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    Willie the Chipmunk ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )





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  3. Bernieh

    Bernieh In Flower

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    Willie is such a cutie! You spotted a few beautiful butterflies. Nice shots!
     
  4. Jerry Sullivan

    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Willie is probably storing up as many seeds as he can get a hold of in his cheek pouches to fill his underground 'pantry' for winter snacks. Since chipmunks do not store fat they need a generous stash of food to see themselves through the winter months.

    Jerry

    P.S. Great butterfly pictures!!
     
  5. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Great shots! Willie sure is cute!
     



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  6. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Thank you...

    Jerry....believe me Willie has a stash of peanuts in the shell hidden. I feed the Blue Jays peanuts and Willie emptys the cup quite often.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Lovely butterfly photos. And yep... Willie sure is a cutie.
     

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