A Marmot Standing Tall, High Above Tree Line In The Colorado Rockies.
Jun 16, 2018 18:38:07 #
Drove up to the top of the world this morning to Mount Evans elevation 14,265 feet.
On the way down we saw this Marmot standing up looking at us. Just had to take his photo.
Marmots are one of the largest members of the squirrel family. They can be two feet in length and weigh up to 11 pounds and live in colonies of about 10-20 individuals and eat many types of grasses, berries, lichens, mosses, roots, and flowers.
On the way down we saw this Marmot standing up looking at us. Just had to take his photo.
Marmots are one of the largest members of the squirrel family. They can be two feet in length and weigh up to 11 pounds and live in colonies of about 10-20 individuals and eat many types of grasses, berries, lichens, mosses, roots, and flowers.
Jun 16, 2018 18:41:50 #
Jun 16, 2018 18:44:06 #
Great pic. Looks almost straight out of winnie the pooh even tho dont believe there was in that story
Jun 16, 2018 18:46:25 #
loosecanon wrote:
Great photo. Our favorite animal!
Thanks, I like these guys as well, they are so laid back and fun to watch.
Jun 16, 2018 18:48:04 #
cessnalvr wrote:
Great pic. Looks almost straight out of winnie the pooh even tho dont believe there was in that story
Thanks, I don't think so but he would have made a great character.
Jun 16, 2018 18:48:31 #
Did you make it all the way to the top?? If so, how much snow at Summit Lake and is it still frozen over? I love to go there and watch the tourist poop their pants about the very narrow road, sheer drop off and no safety rail. I also like to go to the bristle cone pine area and get some wonderful pics of the poor gnarled trees. Thanks for the reminder that I need to get up there soon before the fires stop all the travel.
Jun 16, 2018 19:09:40 #
loosecanon
Loc: Central Texas
I sent two friends up there once on motorcycles, and they ran into a late summer blizzard on the way down. Their only goal after that was to strangle me.
Jun 16, 2018 19:23:29 #
Bill Munny wrote:
Did you make it all the way to the top?? If so, how much snow at Summit Lake and is it still frozen over? I love to go there and watch the tourist poop their pants about the very narrow road, sheer drop off and no safety rail. I also like to go to the bristle cone pine area and get some wonderful pics of the poor gnarled trees. Thanks for the reminder that I need to get up there soon before the fires stop all the travel.
Yes we did, got up there at 5.30am to see the sunrise but it was very hazy and cloudy from the many forest fires we have right now.
Yes those roads can be scary but if you drive slow you are fine. We stopped at the Bristle cone area as well which has so many gorgeous wild flowers.
All the snow has almost gone from Summit Lake so many tourists, hiking etc.
Jun 16, 2018 19:24:02 #
Jun 16, 2018 19:25:16 #
loosecanon wrote:
I sent two friends up there once on motorcycles, and they ran into a late summer blizzard on the way down. Their only goal after that was to strangle me.
Oh no, yes its not unusual for us to get a late summer blizzard. I bet you were in their bad books for quite some time Lol.
Jun 16, 2018 19:30:48 #
Lorima wrote:
Drove up to the top of the world this morning to Mount Evans elevation 14,265 feet.
On the way down we saw this Marmot standing up looking at us. Just had to take his photo.
Marmots are one of the largest members of the squirrel family. They can be two feet in length and weigh up to 11 pounds and live in colonies of about 10-20 individuals and eat many types of grasses, berries, lichens, mosses, roots, and flowers.
On the way down we saw this Marmot standing up looking at us. Just had to take his photo.
Marmots are one of the largest members of the squirrel family. They can be two feet in length and weigh up to 11 pounds and live in colonies of about 10-20 individuals and eat many types of grasses, berries, lichens, mosses, roots, and flowers.
A "whistle pig"! Great catch Lorima, they only live in places I want to be. Seem like you had a good day.
Phil
Jun 16, 2018 19:31:34 #
Lori, I love him..! What a wonderful image and he is a standout from the beauty of the background.
Jun 16, 2018 19:33:49 #
what a delightful portrait of this little guy!! I actually had to check out the difference between your marmot and our groundhog/woodchuck. Seems your fella is much more fun and social. I love how you've captured him, upright and posing! A treasure of a shot!!
Jun 16, 2018 20:27:13 #
I agree with rockdog. What you got there is a whistle pig. Very common in Summit Country where I lived for a stint. Good capture. vz
Jun 16, 2018 21:07:57 #
rockdog wrote:
A "whistle pig"! Great catch Lorima, they only live in places I want to be. Seem like you had a good day.
Phil
Phil
Thanks, Yes they do make a loud whistle noise. They like to live high up in the mountains don't they.
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