Wild photos from Jan. 24, 2018

Nicole Tavenner
Snowy branches hang out by Flathead Lake

Caleb M. Soptelean
Blazing an icy trail - Sunken footprints in the snow mark the passage of those who don’t let the weather keep them from their “appointed rounds.”

Eugene Beckes photo
Who you lookin’ at? - This intense looking fellow is an American red squirrel, otherwise known a a pine squirrel or chicaree. Only 22 percent of red squirrels survive to one year, but if they do, they can expect to live for just over two years. Maximum life expectancy is eight years.