Bird Feeder Weblog » chipmonk http://birdfeederweblog.com Offering infromation on Bird Watching and Gardening Tips! Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:28:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://storeblogs.com?v=3.0.1 Chipmunk: Friend or Foe? http://birdfeederweblog.com/2010/02/23/chipmunk-friend-or-foe http://birdfeederweblog.com/2010/02/23/chipmunk-friend-or-foe#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:42:27 +0000 gardenaccentheaven http://birdfeederweblog.com/?p=568 ChipmunkEastern06When the chipmunk eats baby birds, the berries and the seeds that the birds love, personally, I consider it a foe!   However, I love to watch it’s high energy pace and hear it’s cheerful “chip, chip” call.  And since the chipmunk can be found in each of the continental 48 states, I do not want to offend its solid fan base, or my own solid fan base!

Therefore, a quick natural tip to balance the wild life we all love.   Weighing in at just 3 to 5 ounces, the bite-sized chipmunk makes a tasty snack for hawks, owls, snakes, foxes and weasels.  Keep chipmunk numbers in check by providing owl houses, perches for raptors, and nesting sites for snakes.  Check local regulations before taking more drastic measures, like trapping, as the chipmunk is protected in some states.

Screech Owl House

Screech Owl House

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