But no. Imagine my joy when when
one day last month I absently glanced out of the kitchen window, and there he
was, as perky and bright-eyed as ever.
Now whether this is the same
Stripes who had decided to hibernate – good idea – or a new-born we’re not
sure. But as ever it is good to have a chipmunk back as part of nature’s
outdoor bounty.
In fact we have seen three of
them; chasing and racing round in circles. One evening last week I was bending
down by the plants beneath the cherry tree and two of them almost ran over my
toes.
Welcome back, all of you chipmunks.
Now I must go and serve up more peanuts.
