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To purchase this image as an exclusive limited edition print please visit my website @ WWW.NATEZEMAN.COMA pikas work is never done. They live high on the alpine tundra and do not hibernate. They spend the short summer months constantly harvesting grasses. They use these grasses to turn into hay and live off of during the long brutal winter. It's pretty crazy to watch these little guys. Working literally all day. Running from the rocks to the grass, taking these bundles of grass to their winter storage spot. They are not that easy to get a photo of though. Pika are tiny, fast and very skittish. I sat still on a rock for about an hour and a half before I captured this one.
American Pika - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
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Oh, wow...awesome. I've been wanting to get a picture of one of these guys for so long, but, as you say, they're amazingly elusive. A great shot.
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Pikas are amazing! But you do have to sit for a while to see them.
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great photo. you really got the timing on this one.
those alpine rodents are so funny... i like the marmots too. sometimes they will chirp at you and its so funny.
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oh god.. the pikas are so loud!
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i have never run into a pika but I want to hike to a place named Pika Lake so I'm sure I could find some there.
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Beautiful capture. Well done.
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Awww....this shot is so sweet!
Good angle and distance on him too.
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What a great shot! It reminds me of a guinea pig.
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Adorable critter, wonderful shot. You have more patience than I. But good for you!
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Your wait paid off; it's a beautiful shot!
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How cute is that?! The lighting is perfect, and what a statement about these hardworking little rodents with that huge mouthful!
Sorry about the hard rock for you but, this photo was certainly worth it for us on DA!! Gotta fav!
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I adore pikas. I believe they are a fairly easy animal to approach?
Great shot Nate.
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theyre pretty easy to approach.. the problem is they are constantly moving and hardly ever sit still.. so getting the shot of its mouth full was tough!
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Yeah, sorry - I realise that. All wildlife shots take loads of effort.
Anyhow - super shot.
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that critter is downright adorable
You have more patience and less fidgetyness than me though - over an hour! Yikes!
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What a fortunate capture, it's interesting you never really see animals like this, actually working.
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I admire your patience. You took a fantastic shot of an adorable creature!
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Another new animal for me! Excellent shot!
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awesome shot and composure, both of you and the photo, that would have taken a good deal of patience 
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Great patience to get this wonderful shot. I would have given up after 10 minutes...LOL
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Omg that is sooooo adorable 
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Your patience is amazing! Trying for so long.
Lovely shot! I Love your animal close ups, so cute!
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Superb shot and great bokeh too. Love the colours.
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Apart from the (again beautiful) photo, I absolutely *love* the little details you always share with them. TX!
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Wow, this is really an amazing shot. How long did you have to wait for him?
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