Baltimore Orioles v. Chipmunk

Female Baltimore oriole stares down chipmunk

This time of year chipmunks can be seen foraging in the tree tops. This one got a little too close to a Baltimore oriole nest.

On the right, the defiant chipmunk

On the left, the protective parents.

After a couple of body blows, the chipmunk quickly made its retreat.

Good thing, too. Orioles have been known to go for the eyes of nest robbing squirrels.