My typical posting features a species or a process. But, today it is merely a grab bag of things seen while roving around yesterday with Derek Kite. The odd thing is that, rather than seeing interesting birds, all the good stuff was earthbound.
I have mentioned before that as far as I can tell marmots do little more than eat, sleep, mate, and bask. Now and then, they also try to stare down passers-by.
It seems that turtles also choose the marmot’s lifestyle. These two Painted Turtles climbed a short distance up a deadhead and then decided that was enough work for the day.
The Columbian Ground Squirrel spends about two-thirds of its year underground. This peek must have been almost its first look outside.
Within ten metres of the ground squirrel were many glacier lilies. I suspect that the squirrel views them not as lovely, but as tasty.
Finally, while driving past Nelson’s Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, I thought that the portico might offer an interesting site for a full-sphere panorama.
Your marmot face seems strangely reminiscent of former Conservative cabinet ministers. Lovely shot.
Good one, Brian!
All of the pictures and comments were right on. Great shots.
Lovely shots especially the painted turtles, reflections incredible.