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…
Video slideshow – Top shots 2022: Wildlife
Last but not least in my look back at my photo year, we come to mammals big and small – with a reptile thrown in for good measure as well.…
American pika shows off its whiskers
One of the things that always strikes me as amusing about these high-altitude residents are those whiskers. They seem to me to be ridiculously long, something highlighted in this image…
Pika takes the point
When you are as small as an American pika, you are most often looking up at things. No doubt, when the opportunity presents itself, it is nice for them to…