In the Wasatch Mountains - IV.

This Northern Flicker was the only bird I photographed this morning in the Wasatch mountains and I was happy that he stayed for a few seconds on the dead tree letting me to take a few photos.

I didn't see before Northern Flickers in the mountains, not on the trails I usually hike and meeting this bird was a morning blessing. 

Autumn already arrived in the Wasatch mountains and the trees slowly are dressing in vibrant festive colors.  In the valley it's still summer.

 

This Black-chinned Hummingbird I photographed in July.  The Hummingbirds already left the Wasatch mountains and this morning was silent without them.

  

The Ground Squirrel decided to enjoy the warm peaceful morning on the top of rock.  He stayed there for a while and then went on a hunt for food.

Generally, life is good!

In the Wasatch Mountains - I. A Curious Ground Squirrel

There were a few squirrels running between the rocks and then they disappeared.  My first thought was not to climb toward the rocks, I was sure the squirrels were gone. But what had I to lose? I started to climb and suddenly one curious squirrel came out and stayed nicely on the rock.