Screaming marmot

I’m not sure who was most surprised, me or this marmot, when he popped out of his hole to find me nearby. I had been watching some marmots at a distance when he suddenly appeared. His scream/whistle was very loud. He settled down quickly and it was wonderful to be so close to these amazing him, fresh out of winter hibernation. A few mètres away, more marmots scurried about in the snow.

The extras show his friend and also Anseindaz, still with plenty of snow around. It was wonderful to spend the afternoon up there.