West Seattle wildlife: Return of the marmot!

The original photo of this (apparent) marmot, as identified by WSB’ers after the sighting was shared June 19th by Jennifer from a neighborhood near The Junction, was so memorable that somebody even turned it into a LOLcritter (as noted recently in the WSB Forums). She e-mailed again this morning with this new photo and words of thanks:

It was fun reading all the comments and learning what he is. Here he is again–taken this morning in about the same spot. We’ve seen him a handful of times now. He lives in our laurel hedge.

10 Replies to "West Seattle wildlife: Return of the marmot!"

  • Living in West Seattle since 1985 July 24, 2009 (12:23 pm)

    He is darn cute!

  • thriftwaygirl July 24, 2009 (1:07 pm)

    Cool! Keep the lil guy safe!

  • Jackie July 24, 2009 (1:24 pm)

    What a handsome fella-I’m so jealous! <3

  • Teri July 24, 2009 (1:38 pm)

    What an adorable face!

  • Peter July 24, 2009 (1:40 pm)

    Yes. Finally something we can all agree on. Viva le marmot!

  • j July 24, 2009 (2:12 pm)

    I wish something cute like that little guy lived in my laurel hedge!

  • d July 24, 2009 (2:55 pm)

    Though this little critter isn’t and never should be treated or thought of as a pet, I dunno, would it be wrong to give him/her a name? Just asking. I mean, Lincoln Park owlet got a name afterall.:]

  • pampire July 24, 2009 (3:30 pm)

    I’m jealous too! I would love to have a marmot living in my yard. And I th8nk a name would be great. How about LOLly?

  • Smile July 24, 2009 (9:34 pm)

    Hey, I want one of those! I’ll trade you a rat for him.

  • Bettytheyeti July 25, 2009 (3:26 pm)

    What do marmots eat? I am sure he arrived to West Seattle by automobile. I think the name Lolly works.

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