A hoary marmot rests on a boulder in an alpine meadow in Mount Rainier National Park. These marmots are the largest North American ground squirrels and are often called whistlers for their high pitched warning call. They live near tree line in mountainous areas of the northwest. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 200, f/5.6 at 1/500th of a second
—– Give me land
—– Lots of land and mountains
—– O’r my head
—– Don’t fence me in
—– I’ll rest here furry
—– In no volcanic hurry
—– As suits me and
—– My kith and kin .
Great shot! Seems to be enjoying the rest and the vista. Reminds me of how my backyard gray squirrels stretch out on their tummies and rest on my back deck railing.
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A hoary marmot rests on a boulder in an alpine meadow in Mount Rainier National Park. These marmots are the largest North American ground squirrels and are often called whistlers for their high pitched warning call. They live near tree line in mountainous areas of the northwest.
It looks comfy at its lookout.
—– Give me land
—– Lots of land and mountains
—– O’r my head
—– Don’t fence me in
—– I’ll rest here furry
—– In no volcanic hurry
—– As suits me and
—– My kith and kin .
Marmot version of a Tempur-Pedic bed!
Want one.
Just taking a load off whilst keeping an eye out.
Great shot! Seems to be enjoying the rest and the vista. Reminds me of how my backyard gray squirrels stretch out on their tummies and rest on my back deck railing.
great pic. looks like he is enjoying the sunbathing time of the year. )