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, Wasatch Mountains, Summit County, UtahAmerican 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, Wasatch Mountains, Morgan County, UtahKissing 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, Farmington Bay WMA, Davis County, UtahCurious 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, Wasatch Mountains, Summit County, UtahElk 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, Wasatch Mountains, Summit County, UtahBaby 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, Uinta Mountains, Uinta National Forest, Summit County, UtahAdult 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, Morgan County, UtahYearling 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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