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Marmot Scene
A fun fact about Yellow-Bellied Marmots: They’re so chonky, that if you listen carefully you can hear loose talus rocks go “clunk” as the marmots walk by. Fortunately, the marmots aren’t ambush predators, so this doesn’t hold them back very much.
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The Chonkiest Marmot
Miles Chonkington, the world’s widest Yellow-Bellied Marmot, briefly started at right guard for the San Francisco 49ers. He was released after he hibernated through most of the regular season.
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Thick and Fluffy
I have returned from a four day expedition to the Desolation Wilderness in the northern Sierra, where I discovered Miles Chonkington, a truly thick Yellow-Bellied Marmot. Miles enjoys long strolls on the talus, snacking on wildflowers, and long cozy naps.
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Roadside Hunt
A Coyote hunts along the edge of a road. Roads can be very attractive to wildlife. They’re efficient thoroughfares for travel. When hunting, they provide easy access to brush and a silent approach. Unfortunately, they’re also filled with distracted drivers and irresponsible speeders. I was pleased to see a US Park Ranger pull over a…
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Wrentit Portrait
If you sit still enough for long enough, the reclusive Wrentit might just pop out of a bush and pose for brief a portrait session. This Wrentit’s coat is looking a little scruffy, but maybe if they came out a little more often it wouldn’t be necessary to take portraits while they’re molting. Just a…
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Peek an Owl
A Great-Horned Owl peeks out through a cloud of glowing bokeh balls as the sunset filters through its roosting tree.
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Death From Above
A Red-Tailed Hawk clutches a freshly caught Long-Tailed Weasel.
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Quail Panorama
This year is the third year that I’ve been working on this panoramic shot of a California Quail in front of rolling hills. The shot I’m working towards has a few key elements: A quail standing tall, rolling hills in the background, and green grass. This is only possible for about a month every year.…
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Walk the Line
A Coyote going along the edge of the road.
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The Shape of an Owl
A Great-Horned Owl prepares for its evening hunt as fog pours into San Francisco.