This morning I am sharing some photos of the mammals I loved finding, seeing, photographing and having in my viewfinder in 2022. As 2022 winds down taking a look back has made me smile.
*Wow, did I mess up my title on this post, I said these were taken in 2023! Who knew I could take photos in the future? LOLOL
American Badger in profile
In October I had a blast photographing a roadside American Badger high in the Wasatch Mountains. The badger was near its burrow and was very cooperative. Hundreds of photos of this handsome badger were taken.
Kissing Least Chipmunks
Two Least Chipmunks kissing each other on a hot August morning high in the mountains were a treat for me to photograph. The chipmunks had been chasing each other around on an old wooden fence post and stopped long enough kiss.
Curious Long-tailed Weasel on a rock pile
In September I was delighted to find and photograph a sleek and curious Long-tailed Weasel at Farmington Bay WMA. The fast moving weasel was found because I stopped to take photos of a Rock Wren and the weasel caught my eyes.
Elk cow on a mountain hillside
At the end of June while I was looking for birds to take photos of a couple of cow Elk came into my view on a Wasatch Mountain hillside. This cow Elk looked marvelous in her summer coat and gave me nice views of her as she walked along the hillside.
Baby Uinta Ground Squirrel and shadow
I was tickled pink to show my friend and fellow photographer, Steve, Uinta Ground Squirrels high in the Wasatch Mountains. We photographed adults and quite a few baby ground squirrels. Steve smiled a lot when photographing these lifer ground squirrels.
Adult Yellow-bellied Marmot in the High Uintas
Steve was also thrilled to photograph a Yellow-bellied Marmot when I took him to the High Uintas. We found this hunky marmot in June not far from Mirror Lake Highway which winds through the Uinta Mountain Range. I also found a lifer Moose for Steve in those mountains.
Yearling Mule Deer crossing a road in the mountains
And in May I was happy to have a small herd of Mule Deer cross the road in front of me in Morgan County high in the Wasatch Mountains. I always enjoy seeing these deer.
I photographed other mammals in 2022 but these were a few that I wanted to highlight and share as 2023 approaches. I can barely wait to see what wildlife 2023 brings.
Life is good.
Mia
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All wonderful photos and I am sure memories.
Love these critters! Thanks for sharing your photography this past year with us! I always love to see what’s new for the day! Thanks!
That kissing chipmunk shot is priceless. And mammals are a nice break from birds. All the best for 2023.
All are gorgeous. Thank you.
Great pictures! Good things are not only in the sky and the trees. Happy, Peaceful New Year!
Great shots Mia, I love them too and here’s hoping for some similar chances to see them in 2023!
Great shots Mia – as usual. Thanks for sharing. I’m looking forward to your successes in 2023, and wish you all the best.
Awesome photos!
Gorgeous photos. I think the cow Elk is giving you the stink-eye though.
lovely, delightful