{"id":59389,"date":"2019-08-08T05:20:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T11:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=59389"},"modified":"2026-02-24T15:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T21:33:56","slug":"least-chipmunk-feasting-on-golden-currants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2019\/08\/08\/least-chipmunk-feasting-on-golden-currants\/","title":{"rendered":"Least Chipmunk Feasting On Golden Currants"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LeastLeast Chipmunk in a Golden Currant bush – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1600, ISO 640, -0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

When bird activity slows down or when I am actively scanning for birds I often see other subjects that I can’t resist photographing.<\/p>\n

While looking for and photographing birds in the Wasatch Mountains<\/span><\/a> this past Sunday I also had some furry critters in my viewfinder.<\/p>\n

That morning chipmunks seemed to be everywhere I looked so when they came out into the open I focused on them when there weren’t birds around.<\/p>\n

I noticed that the Golden Currants have started to ripen and this chipmunk was actively feeding on the fruits when I caught sight of it and twisted my body like a pretzel to take a few photos of it.<\/p>\n

Sitting inside a vehicle and using it as a mobile blind does have its limitations as far as range of movement goes.<\/p>\n

I love how in this image it appears that the Least Chipmunk was looking directly at me and even though the setting is busy how well the chippy stands out.<\/p>\n

I hope to photograph more chipmunks soon.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Least Chipmunk photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I noticed that the Golden Currants have started to ripen and this chipmunk was actively feeding on the fruits when I caught sight of it and twisted my body like a pretzel to take a few photos of 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