A morning at Rocky Mountain National Park produced more mammals than birds, an unusual occurance in most areas. Despite the low numbers of birds, you always have to appreciate the charismatic megafauna.
Behind this bush is a really large Mule Deer.
He was soon joined by a friend.
Yellow-bellied Marmots have appeared on this blog before, and surely will again. In deference to those who are not as enamored with marmots as I am, I will limit this post to three photos.
This marmot snuggle party was inspired by a Coyote that had just run through the area.
You may ask, what could possibly be cuter than a baby Yellow-bellied Marmot? The answer. . .
a baby Pika! Who needs Brown-capped Rosy Finches when you have these little fluffballs scampering across the tundra?
more Pika adorableness
Mammals seen but not photographed that morning included Coyote, Rocky Mountain Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Snowshoe Hare, and an unidentified chipmunk. It was Mammalpalooza.
Ethical Birder 
That was too much cuteness for one blog post.
John, I’m behind on your blog! I must show the pika to Mark, he will whine with jealousy. I’m enjoying catching up on your summer adventures.