Farm Land Near the Canyons of the Ancients

Even though there were no crops planted yet, the fields near the ancient ruins are filled with life. Above, I was being watched by deer who heard us driving along the road.

But the abundant customers here are prairie dogs. Nearly every field has its own colony of these industrious little critters.

 Always alert and on the lookout for trouble.

But when the coast seems clear and things just need to be surveyed, there is always one standing at attention keeping an eye on things.

 We startled on of the doggies and I got a video of him checking to see if it was safe yet to emerge from the hole. He never quite makes it out, but I think this is a fun video to watch.