Pika Tending His Field
I found a whole new den of pika (or is it pikas? I can never remember). Larry the Pika lives a little above 14,000ft, with some minor greenery. This little den of pika (or is it pikas? Man, that’s gonna bug me) live around 13,500ft – enough of a difference that there’s much more green. A couple of adults and what look alike a young pika – about half the size of the adults. You probably can’t tell, but this is one of the the younger pika. The green makes him much easier to spot and adds a much needed splash of color.
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Mar Silva
Oh you got the Pika!
Great shot! I love these little guys!!!!
Jay Ryser replied
They are the cutest little guys.
djlampkins
Dun’t look like thers much meat on ‘em…
Jus’ messin’ witcha… hawhawhaw… : )
Actually, I love this shot, Jay…. superb!!
Jay Ryser replied
They’re more appetizer size. You’d need a marmot for an entrée.
Kidding! I’m kidding.
djlampkins
ROFLMAO…. Jay, I’m glad you’ve got a sense of humor…. but really, a great shot…. : )
luvly varmit.. lol
Natures Vision
Cute photo, great shot
Jay Ryser replied
Thanks
Lori Peters
They are such sweet little animlas. Great picture and well composed.
Jay Ryser replied
Thank you, Lori
Gary Beeler
The Audubon Society Feild Guide to North American Mammals says pikas when referring to the plural, so if I had guessed, I would have been wrong.
How do you know it is Larry and not Lauretta? The tiny mischievious spark in her eye makes me think it is Lauretta.
Jay Ryser replied
You know, you could be right – it could be Lauretta. I’ve never actually, you know, turned one over to check. Well, there’s my new objective for this weekend. Let’s see if all my fingers survive . . .
Jay Ryser replied
Oh, and thanks for checking out the proper plural form!
Anne Smyth
charming and beautifully presented
Jay Ryser replied
Thanks Anne
Marvin Collins
Great shot Jay!!
Jay Ryser replied
Thanks Marvin
Sandy Stewart
Love the way you framed the little Pika with some rocks to the left. It’s not only a well balanced composition, but the rocks depict how well the Pika blends into the environment! Very nice!
Jay Ryser replied
Thanks for noticing, Sandy
Antanas
Great capture
JLDunn
Fabulous shot Jay! I love the little pikas (pika?). Now you’ve got me doing it….