Townsend's Chipmunk is a large, dark chipmunk of the Pacific Northwest coast known for its characteristic high-pitched chipping alarm call. It is one of the more arboreal chipmunk species, readily climbing conifers to access cone seeds and escape predators. This chipmunk spends considerable time in a state of torpor during the coldest winter months but is not a true deep hibernator.
Best time to see a Townsend's Chipmunk
The best time to see a Townsend's Chipmunk is May–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,766 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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