Townsend’s Chipmunk

Townsend’s Chipmunks are found in from British Columbia, throgh western Washington, south to Oregon. Note the gray and brown tail and the lack of a black line between the nose and the eye. This squirrel is named for the 19th century ornithologist, John Townsend. These chipmunks may hibernate or be active all year, depending on the climate. They are omnivorous. We photographed this individual in our Olympia backyard on 29 March 2019.