Chipmunk Calisthenics


Posted by Nate Chappell on Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:28 pm

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I photographed this Chipmunk last month near Whistler, BC. It was scratching and grooming itself, the result ended up looking like it was doing stretching exercises. I think this is a Townsend's Chipmunk but not certain, so if there are any experts out there, let me know what you think.

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by Missy Mandel on Fri Aug 01, 2014 5:07 pm
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Nate, I am laughing so hard.... you are so right about the stretching exercises! too cute :)
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by Gary Briney on Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:52 pm
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What a buff chipmunk --- a one hand - one leg push-up! A great capture --- love it!
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by william bickle on Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:25 am
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Hello Nate

Great capture, showing behind the scene , seldom witnessed, the extreme fitness of these great athletes. ! :)

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by Carol Clarke on Sat Aug 02, 2014 8:31 am
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Looks like he's training to be a pitcher for the Houston Astros.  He's certainly got the moves!   :lol:

Wonderful image Nate, technically superb, loads of appeal - and full of fun.  Its got the lot!
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by guz on Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:13 am
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super image. compliments
 

by Ron Day on Sat Aug 02, 2014 11:36 am
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Hilarious capture Nate! Talk about excellent timing - wow!
 

by nilanjan.ray on Sat Aug 02, 2014 12:09 pm
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What a fantastic capture :-)
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by david fletcher on Sat Aug 02, 2014 12:16 pm
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missymandel wrote:Nate, I am laughing so hard.... you are so right about the stretching exercises!  too cute :)

plus one.  just fantastic!  
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by Cindy Marple on Sat Aug 02, 2014 5:50 pm
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Definitely makes me laugh! and a very nice photo on top of it.
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by Juan Carlos Vindas on Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:39 pm
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Very funny scene indeed! Congrats on the EP!
 

by Little-Brown-Jobbies on Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:56 am
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Looks like that greek olympic statue discus thrower guy hahaha. Nicely timed.
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by Blck-shouldered Kite on Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:40 pm
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That's a cute one. I love it.
 

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