Yellow-pine Chipmunk (Neotamias amoenus) is in the Squirrels family (Sciuridae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,881 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Yellow-pine Chipmunk: observations by month (U.S.)
About Yellow-pine Chipmunk
The yellow-pine chipmunk (Tamias amoenus) is a species of order Rodentia in the family Sciuridae. It is found in western North America: parts of Canada and the United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Yellow-pine Chipmunk by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,101 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Wyoming | 206 | August | May–Sep |
| Oregon | 163 | August | Jun–Sep |
| California | 162 | August | Jun–Oct |
| Montana | 148 | July | May–Oct |
| Idaho | 88 | July | Apr–Oct |
| Nevada | 12 | September | Jun–Nov |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Squirrels)
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Eastern Chipmunk
California Ground Squirrel
Groundhog
American Red Squirrel
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Western Gray Squirrel
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Yellow-pine Chipmunk?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from June to October.
Where is Yellow-pine Chipmunk most often seen?
The most observations come from Washington, Wyoming, Oregon.