Top Shots 2023 – Mammals
Creatures big and small passed in front of my lenses over my past photo year. No matter their size, all were special to see from the pika and mink to…
American pika takes a break from preparations for winter
With fall officially here, snow will soon be coming soon and these littles ones are busy preparing to hunker down for the next several months. Pika don’t hibernate so they…
American pika goes flying for food
Airborne! The pika are very busy gathering food and nesting material to sustain them during the coming winter which is not far off now. They furiously run from their home…
American pika awaits the rising sun’s warmth
Kind of a fun shot. I liked how this little guy / gal was just sitting and seeming to wait for some warmth to take the chill off the air…
American pika taking in the high-altitude scenery
Our trip into the rarified air at 14,000+ feet of altitude allowed me to spot a number of these cool little critters although only one wanted to cooperate for pictures.…
American pika on the alpine tundra – and a bonus creature
Going back to July for this pic I haven't shared previously. Visits to high altitude always include trying to get pictures of these miniature residents. They are so cute and…