Friday, December 17, 2010

Pika! Pika-choo!!!

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I'm in love with a rodent - shhh, don't tell!

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Pikas are also known as Rock Rabbits, Coneys, and Whistling Hares. They love rock slides and from what some other hikers told us they're rare.

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It was so cute watching him build his nest!

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32 comments:

  1. jijieDecember 17, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Nice close up shot!!!
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    Thanks a lot...

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  2. EvelynDecember 17, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Really cute. Really really cute!!!! I mean REALLY REALLY cute. Ahh, like an animated character!

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  3. The Clip CafeDecember 17, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Oh how sweet! Love the last 3 really nicely captured!

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  4. NicoletteDecember 17, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Wow, extraordinary pictures... beautiful little rodent... wonderful to see him in the wild...

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  5. Sonia MascaroDecember 17, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Yes, very cute! Great photos!

    I wish you and yours a HAPPY CHRISTIMAS!

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  6. pipDecember 17, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    he is so cute ^..^ great shots!

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  7. Swampangel65December 17, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Never seen such a creature...just adorable! I can see why you love them :)

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  8. WayneDecember 18, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Jill (http://nutcase007.blogspot.com/) will be thrilled to see these, she often writes of Pikas on her blog. Very cute!

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  9. margieDecember 18, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    cute little face.

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  10. JudyDecember 18, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    They are cute! Those last photos look like he posed for you.

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  11. JanisDecember 18, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    They are so cute (for Rodents that is). We got to see them while on a cog train on the way up to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado. That last pic looks like he is singing!

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  12. Angie WillisDecember 18, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Wonderful clear shots. He's so cute!

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  13. TammyDecember 18, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    I was one of these for the first time this year in Colorado...they are the cutest! I asked the hubby if we could take one home but he didn't think Chloe and Bogy would like it lol

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  14. VioletSkyDecember 18, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    He is absolutely adorable! I hadn't realized they were so tiny.

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  15. Mike B.December 18, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    Great shots- I'm not sure they are actually rare, but maybe rare to see?

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  16. Jidhu JoseDecember 18, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    Wow......like the way u take shots

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  17. jenDecember 18, 2010 at 3:01 AM

    this is so cute, so awesome, you captured these moments so well. look at his face!!

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  18. Gary PhillipsDecember 18, 2010 at 3:34 AM

    Very well done series of photos. I posted a rodent also; take a look. Gary & Boom of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  19. EG WowDecember 18, 2010 at 3:43 AM

    How very cute! I've never hear of them before so congratulations on getting so many fine photos!

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  20. Nikki-annDecember 18, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    A brilliant series of captures, as always :)

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  21. JanDecember 18, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    What a fabulous post of this wonderful guy. Some one should write a kids book with these photos.

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  22. Captain ShagratDecember 18, 2010 at 4:22 AM

    What a cracking set of pictures, the one with the gaping mouth looks like its auditioning for the rodent choir and those pics with its mouth full of bedding are just top dollar. Ditto rodents are cool...

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  23. snapDecember 18, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    oh, my goodness. I think I'm in love with this little one. great shots!

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  24. Living So AbundantlyDecember 18, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    VERY impressive! :0) I especially like the clarity of your pictures. That is so neat that you were able to capture his adventure. :)

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  25. EileenDecember 18, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    Fantastic shots and what a neat sighting. The Pika's are so cute.

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  26. Fairchild StreetDecember 18, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    great shots. Charmaine

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  27. JessicaDecember 18, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    That is just too stinking cute and I love the title LOL Both of my boys are into Pokemon and he does look somewhat like a Pikachu. So did you take these photos near where you live?

    Jessica

    http://themagicalmundane.blogspot.com/2010/12/camera-critter-saturday-mouser-series.html

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  28. ColleenDecember 18, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Oh my goodness! He's adorable! Great shots too, especially the last few close ups. We've never seen one of these. However, we have come across a yellow-bellied marmot. They're not nearly as cute, but you've got to love their name!

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  29. JennersDecember 18, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I may in love too!

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  30. naquillityDecember 18, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    i couldn't love a tiny creature's photograph more than i do this adorable little rodent. it's as cute as can be. hope all is well.

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  31. PattyannDecember 18, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    never seen one of these before. Great closeups!! Nice job capturing something so unique.

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  32. Kristi SDecember 19, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    How cute!! Loks like a cross between a bunny and a hamster

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