Open Handed Thief

The birdfeeder hung on a narrow limb, away from deck rails, discouraging squirrels. No problem for the little robber who raided the feeder day by day. Repeatedly, he climbed onto a tender branch, inching forward until it bent, riding it down. Each trip, he leaned off and dropped freestyle, disappearing inside with only a furry tail visible. He emerged with both cheeks bulging , and sunflower seeds scattering below. On a continuous march of palm-less thievery, the brassy chipmunk mouthed his loot home, adding to his cache.