The Lodgepole Chipmunk is a mid-elevation Sierra Nevada chipmunk strongly associated with lodgepole pine forest, where it forages for pine seeds and fungi. It has bold, crisp stripes and bright reddish-orange sides. Lodgepole chipmunks are among the most studied chipmunks in California due to their accessibility and abundance in popular camping areas.
Best time to see a Lodgepole Chipmunk
The best time to see a Lodgepole Chipmunk is June–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 749 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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