{"id":38564,"date":"2016-04-19T05:02:45","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T11:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=38564"},"modified":"2026-03-05T07:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T13:46:18","slug":"yellow-bellied-marmot-next-to-its-burrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2016\/04\/19\/yellow-bellied-marmot-next-to-its-burrow\/","title":{"rendered":"Yellow-bellied Marmot Next To Its Burrow"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NorthernNorthern Utah Yellow-bellied Marmot close up – Nikon D810, f7.1, 1\/1000, ISO 250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
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Finding a Yellow-bellied Marmot next to its burrow in northern Utah yesterday was a real treat for me especially since it stuck around for a bit. I don’t have opportunities to photograph marmots very often so when I have the chance, I take advantage of it.<\/p>\n

\"AlertAlert Yellow-bellied Marmot adult – Nikon D810, f10, 1\/640, ISO 250, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

At first the marmot seemed wary and stood up in an alert position but didn’t call out in alarm. I always appreciate being able to photograph a marmot standing up like this because it gives a great view of the full body.<\/p>\n

\"Mid-morningMid-morning Yellow-bellied Marmot – Nikon D810, f7.1, 1\/640, ISO 250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The marmot relaxed and I took a ton of images of it, probably way too many but when opportunity knocks why not answer that door? Besides, I think marmots are cute little buggers.<\/p>\n

\"Yellow-belliedYellow-bellied Marmot at burrow – Nikon D810, f10, 1\/640, ISO 250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

This marmot’s burrow is close to the edge of a road and it would be nice to see young marmots with the adult some time soon.<\/p>\n

Not long after this frame was taken the marmot laid down on the rock in front of its face and rested there for a bit before going into its burrow. For a few minutes I was part of this marmot’s world.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Yellow-bellied Marmot photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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