The sound of a low “chuck-chuck-chuck” or a higher pitched “chit-chit-chit-chit” gives away the presence of the “chipping squirrel”, better known as the chipmunk who are small members of the squirrel family. Their pudgy cheeks, large, glossy eyes, stripes, and bushy tails have made them a favorite among animators, and landed them a series of starring roles in Hollywood.
But they aren’t so ‘cute’ when they eat my garden seeds and dig up my plants. They eat seeds, fruits and nuts but they are also burying my sunflower seeds in my flower pots and now I have sprouting sunflowers. They also will eat insects, bird eggs, snails, and small snakes and I have seen one eating a worm.
Eastern Chipmunk
At my place they really like the June bugs!
Thanks for the good information.