Prairie dogs are very social animals. They live in closely knit family groups called coteries. Several coteries make up a ward. And several wards make up a town. In this shot, members of a coterie were just emerging from their burrow in the morning and checking in all directions for any possible danger in town. Photographed in Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 manual focus lens (with 1.4 teleconverter for 800mm) ISO 400, f/11 at 1/125th of a second
——- Their burrow gives up
——- Its last night breath
——- Into the stirring morn
——- The residents bob up
——- Full of adventure and
——- Curiosity
——- No danger so strong
——- As to temper a new day’s joy
——- And when all is done
——- They’ll return to the
——- House of snuggles .
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Prairie dogs are very social animals. They live in closely knit family groups called coteries. Several coteries make up a ward. And several wards make up a town. In this shot, members of a coterie were just emerging from their burrow in the morning and checking in all directions for any possible danger in town. Photographed in Badlands National Park in South Dakota.
So cute, remind me of the Meerkats!
I’m inspired. Stay tuned! 🙂
——- Their burrow gives up
——- Its last night breath
——- Into the stirring morn
——- The residents bob up
——- Full of adventure and
——- Curiosity
——- No danger so strong
——- As to temper a new day’s joy
——- And when all is done
——- They’ll return to the
——- House of snuggles .
Looks like they just took a break from a smoke-filled caucus room!
Cute little group , power in numbers to protect each other , and smile for the camera
Aunt Sue
Awesome shot with these guys on alert in good light.