He doesn’t want to play nice with me! This coyote surprised me and stood his ground. He stared at me and even lowered his head as if preparing to charge. Gets your heart beating faster then your morning cup of joe!
All of these photos were taken at early, misty, dawn.
Like most wild animals, the coyotes know you are there, well before you know they are! Usually they move off, but the large alpha males sometimes don’t, and this always gets my full attention
They are gorgeous, highly-adaptive, intelligent animals. This one looks away.
Sometimes they watch you, but typically, move off rather quickly.
This one hears something that interests him more than me, which is always good.
They have incredible hearing and are remorseless pack hunters, bringing down calves, despite the efforts of the herds and the bulls to protect them.
This is a younger one.
They are definitely nothing like your friendly dog Spot! Please stay tuned for Lords of the Holler Part II: Night Terrors!
Wow, you could get some beautiful pictures of the intruder, Cindy. He doesn’t look scary at all… on the picture. Can’t wait to see the second part 🙂
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Surprising what beautiful animals they are isn’t it!!
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Very interesting and beautiful photos, Cindy!
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Coyotes are beautiful, and I love to hear them at night. One walked right by me not long ago; I’m never afraid of them. I probably don’t have as many as you do ‘cos they’ve managed to ruin their habitat here (I’m in SoCal near the beach) I really love your blog and your photos. And your coyotes.
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How wonderful of you to say & welcome!! So happy to have met you here in blogdom!
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Happy to meet you and your lovely coyotes. Mine are so elusive, I’ve never gotten a pic. All I got was a broken wrist when I ran up our back hill to see them, slipped and fell. Never saw the coyote, tho!
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Ouch! Try a stationary, motion activated camera from National Geographic for about $100 or less at Bass Pro Shops~
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OMG, I’m doing that immediately, I’ve always wanted one! i think we have a bobcat that comes in the yard, too. Perfect.
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I love the sound of Coyotes.
Thanks for the follow, much appreciated and looking forward to exploring your world 🙂
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Wonderful to meet you! If you love the sound of coyotes you would love The Holler where I live. Sometimes they are deafening! I am an admirer of your blog as well!
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I often see coyotes in my yard – go figure. I grew up on a farm and never laid eyes on one – now in the heart of Vancouver they roam the streets. A post on my last coyote encounter….
http://notestoponder.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/rip-neighbour-cat/
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Oh yes! I just left you a lengthy note on your post about coyotes! They definitely are the rulers of the night out here and it is fascinating to get a look at them. Loved your post~
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