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These are great. And I know from experience that getting behavioral/environmental shots of pikas is really difficult. They are small and quick, and like to hide. Outstanding!

(BTW, I recall reading a scientific article on pikas, some years ago. The researcher found that some pikas gather hay for the winter, and some pikas steal hay others have gathered. IIRC, any particular pika was either a gatherer or a stealer, for the most part.)

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Oct 29, 2023 at 10:12 PM

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These are cute little guys Greg. I have only ever seen them once in the Tetons and as close as your shots. Well done.

Dave

Oct 30, 2023 at 07:10 AM

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B Benson wrote:
A ten on cuteomeeter. Bruce

Thanks Bruce - I really appreciate you taking the time to view and comment.

Greg

Oct 30, 2023 at 03:26 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Pika

I know from experience that your AF has to be quick and accurate! I've never seen one sit still for longer than a few seconds. Nice captures!!

Oct 30, 2023 at 08:58 PM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Pika

Cute little guy. The image quality in the group is superb.

Oct 30, 2023 at 09:44 PM

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justashooter wrote:
If you would like to hear their squeek, check out a video I shot of one years ago. It was September and he had been gathering "hay" for winter. https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/item/65792-pika-squeak You have to turn on the volume in the video player.

Thank You Duane.

Greg

Oct 31, 2023 at 08:31 AM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Pika

Very cute ! Great IQ on these. Would love to see one sometime.

Oct 31, 2023 at 08:37 AM

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juankgigo wrote:
Never heard of them before, they are so cute! Hard to pick a favorite image, all very nice and sharp!

Thank You Juan, I truly appreciate it.

Greg

Oct 31, 2023 at 08:40 AM

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Erictator wrote:
Yup, cuteness squared with these little fellas, and you got some great environmental and behavioral shots too.
TFS
Eric

Thanks Eric, I really appreciate it.

Greg

Oct 31, 2023 at 02:11 PM

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Chris S. wrote:
These are great. And I know from experience that getting behavioral/environmental shots of pikas is really difficult. They are small and quick, and like to hide. Outstanding!

(BTW, I recall reading a scientific article on pikas, some years ago. The researcher found that some pikas gather hay for the winter, and some pikas steal hay others have gathered. IIRC, any particular pika was either a gatherer or a stealer, for the most part.)

--Chris S.

Chris Thank You, I appreciate it. I didn't know that interesting fact, thanks for sharing.

Greg

Nov 01, 2023 at 04:37 PM

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Karl Witt wrote:
There used to be a gentleman here that posted Pika images, they were always enjoyable! Been a long time since I have seen any of these posted.

Incredible, cute and outstanding images Greg YGMV with the little ones here

Karl

Thanks Karl, as always I really appreciate your comments and thanks for the vote. Pika are a lot of fun and to shoot. When I was a kid we called them whistle pigs.

Gre

Nov 01, 2023 at 06:58 PM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Pika

Excellent images Greg. I never see this subject. TFS

John

Nov 01, 2023 at 08:57 PM

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Dave_E wrote:
These are cute little guys Greg. I have only ever seen them once in the Tetons and as close as your shots. Well done.

Dave

Thanks Dave, I appreciate it.

Greg

Nov 02, 2023 at 07:44 AM

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Al Trujillo wrote:
I know from experience that your AF has to be quick and accurate! I've never seen one sit still for longer than a few seconds. Nice captures!!

Thanks Al - I greatly appreciate it. You are so right. These little guys run around so fast. You hear them squeak, look for them and they are gone.

Greg

Nov 02, 2023 at 01:57 PM

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louie champan wrote:
Cute little guy. The image quality in the group is superb.

I really appreciate it Louie, thanks !

Greg

Nov 02, 2023 at 06:33 PM

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Shelby82 wrote:
Very cute ! Great IQ on these. Would love to see one sometime.

Shelby82 - Thanks I appreciate it.

Greg

Nov 03, 2023 at 07:41 AM

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johnohio wrote:
Excellent images Greg. I never see this subject. TFS

John

Thank You John, I appreciate it. In Colorado, pikas are often easiest to spot in talus – fields and slopes of broken rock – above 8,000’ in elevation. They can be spotted scurrying between the rocks or taking in the view from a particularly prominent perch. Typically you hear them before you see them. They have a distinctive squeak. And they are very fast.

Greg

Nov 03, 2023 at 12:10 PM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Pika

Congratulations Greg ! Excellent Photography.

John

Nov 03, 2023 at 09:09 PM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Pika

Congrats Greg. Great series

Nov 04, 2023 at 06:33 AM

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Congrats Greg on an excellent set of images!

Nov 04, 2023 at 03:39 PM

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