Andy loves to run uphill. So, we've been planning a trip where he runs up the Ute Trail and I meet him on Trail Ridge Rd. Today was the day. It was a bit late but some wildfire haze made the light tolerable for photography at the Rock Cut. The marmots were enjoying the sun, but it must be harvesting season for pikas because they were running laps between the lush vegetation and their dens. I took over 500 pictures and had fun "chasing" them with my camera. The excitement of the day, however, was when the marmots started whistling LOUDLY. It was a much longer whistle than usual and the pikas barked along. I looked up and saw a beautiful golden eagle flying overhead! I had all the wrong settings on my camera but still captured a few good pictures. I thought for sure the pikas and marmots would hide in their dens after that, but as soon as the eagle left the area, it was business as usual. I'm glad the marmots and pikas all lived to see another day but hope the eagle gets to eat sometime, too.
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