Chipmunk or Squirrel?

I think its a squirrel, If you want to see a really cute picture of a squirrel, I published one today, but it has not come out yet, I think its under animals.

Dear Koyin,

Thank you so kindly for your comment. And, thank you for telling me about your picture. I will check it out.

Best wishes!

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.

This is a squirrel. I feed a clan of them three times a day. They are putting me in the poor house but they are sweet little things once they get to know you.

Dear Darlene,

Thank you so kindly for your comment. That is so sweet of you to feed so many of them...I bet they love you with all their hearts!*

Best wishes!

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.

In some places, they will come up to you and take peanuts right out of your hand if you hold them out for the squirrels and stand still. I hear they do bite at times, but it's never happened to me...

Dear Lex,

Thank you so kindly for your comment. Wow, I want one to take peanuts out of my hand!! I will try that sometime!

Best wishes.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.

It is definitely a squirrel. We have a squirrel feeder to try to divert the chipmunk and squirrels' attention from the bird feeders. I was astounded when I saw sparrows, finches, and chickadees raiding the squirrel feeder. Turn about fair play, I guess, in the animal kingdom. A few times a bird goes into the glass jar to snitch food and then can't figure how to get out. We have to lift the big jar up and let him fly out that way. To answer your question: Look for stripes along the back of the animal. If there are black or dark brown stripes, the animal is a chipmunk, not a squirrel. Also the chipmunk's tail is shorter and less bushy.

Dear Sandra,

Thank you so kindly for your comment! Now, I know the difference between the two. I did not know how to tell. And, thank you for sharing with me about the birds that come to visit your feeder. It sounds like a wonderful way spend your time - - just watching nature's most beautiful treasures.

My best wishes & blessings, always.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.

We don't have these little critters. So cute!

Dear Lucy,

Yes they are cute! Thank you so kindly.

Best wishes.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.