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johnohio wrote:
Congratulations Greg ! Excellent Photography.

John

Thanks John - I truly appreciate it !

Greg
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Ted ellis wrote:
Congrats Greg. Great series

Ted - Thank You ! I greatly appreciate it.

Greg
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louie champan wrote:
Congrats Greg on an excellent set of images!

I really appreciate it Louie !

Thanks,
Greg

Nov 04, 2023 at 06:11 PM

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Glacier National Park - last time I visited, some areas felt like they were overrun by these guys. Great shots!

Nov 04, 2023 at 08:34 PM

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Playhard wrote:
Glacier National Park - last time I visited, some areas felt like they were overrun by these guys. Great shots!

Thank You Playhard - I greatly appreciate it.

Greg

Nov 06, 2023 at 08:13 PM

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I can appreciate the effort it took to get those great shots. You got right down to their level. Easier said than done among the rocks. I’d like the chance to photograph them again. Wonder if the animal eye detect of the Z9 could keep up with those hyperactive little guys?

Nov 06, 2023 at 09:10 PM

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GregWCIL wrote:
I can appreciate the effort it took to get those great shots. You got right down to their level. Easier said than done among the rocks. I’d like the chance to photograph them again. Wonder if the animal eye detect of the Z9 could keep up with those hyperactive little guys?

Thank You Greg - I appreciate it. They are fun and frustrating to shoot. Little guys just don't stay still for long.

Greg

Nov 07, 2023 at 07:29 AM

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Just a awesome set Greg ! Congrats !

Ronny

Nov 07, 2023 at 01:54 PM

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Greg, What a wonderful series of shots. In several of them, it almost looks like the pika is yawning! I'm guessing it's making the high pitch noise you mentioned...perhaps a territorial signal, or a mating call? Glad you had the patience to spend the time to capture these.

Look forward to more of your work!

Dec 17, 2023 at 04:39 PM

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While Pika are mostly found in high alpine locations they range to nearly sea level. This is very evident in the Columbia gorge on the Oregon side where they can be found within a couple hundred yards of the river all the way up to Mt. Hood in areas that provide proper habitat for them. There's been an ongoing study for years and yes the gorge fire did impact those in that area but in limited locations as most were protected by their underground habitat.

I first learned of this more than a decade ago while hiking and doing photography in the gorge, I heard them and couldn't believe my ears, some investigation and sure enough pika (coney rabbits is what folks in Idaho called them when I first encountered them about 1982 in the Lemhi range near an alpine lake). Anyhow I learned of the gorge study just a couple years before the fire and occasionally catch up on their status. Google "Cascades pika watch" if you're interested or simply listen for them next time you're visiting the gorge. --Jeff

Dec 24, 2023 at 06:27 AM

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Too cute. Well done.

Phil

Dec 24, 2023 at 07:53 AM

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G.E. Smith wrote:
Pikas are small mammals, with short limbs and rounded ears. They are about 6 to 9 inches in body length and weigh between 4 and 12 ounces.

Wow! You did it again. This little animal deserves recognition. ygmv too

Robert