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More Marmots

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I visited the marmot colony a few days ago. It was lovely to be outside.

There’s a nearby bench with a good view of their burrow and if I sit very quietly and as motionlessly as possible, many of them will start coming out into the open.

When they’re not on guard duty – they have to be vigilant about the resident eagles – they usually are in very affectionate pairs. They like to be right next to each other and constantly do a lot of low chatting, too.

This pair found a number of dandelions that someone had set out for them. Marmots love dandelions and will eat the whole plant, including the roots.

This one decided to keep a careful eye on me.

It was a beautifully warm day to watch the marmots and just enjoy the weather.

Happy Sunday.

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    1. Thanks, Allan. No doubt the eagles are watching them and waiting for opportunities. That couple was very cute. Quietly chatting with each other and eating the dandelions together, they seemed very bonded Cheers.

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    1. The weather has been great lately (although we’re back to rain next week, apparently) and it’s so great to get out after a grey winter. Yes, the marmots are definitely cute. 😊

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    1. It was very relaxing sitting there and watching them interact; they are so unbelievably cute. I noticed that many other people stopped to do the same. Good for our mental health!

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