Coyotes in the Snow
While Patrick was getting some cows out of a canyon, this fella peeked out to see what all the fuss was about. He quickly ran off and hid but his buddy came in a little closer.
They were both pretty far away and it was getting dark. I was glad to capture a portrait of each these guys before Patrick came back and spooked them off.
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Pretty, I think.
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I know Melanie. I like the looks of them but they are trouble.
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Cool Captures – love seeing the wild in the wild! Have a coyote in our neighborhood and he is a big boy. Happy Friday:)
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amazing, would love to see one up close. We have them here, but have yet to see one.
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Never knew Coyotes had such interesting colors in their coats…
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Yes, they are quite interesting. They vary from grayish-brown to yellowish-gray on the upper parts. The throat and belly tend to be white and reddish-brown on the legs and paws. The underfur on their back is tan and they have long, black-tipped guard hairs. The black-tipped tail has a scent gland. They blend in the rocks really well but in the white snow, they are hard to miss.
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I know they are pests to many, but I love to hear them and see them.
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Yes, pest is an understatement. They are not good to the deer at all. They have to be kept in check or they multiply and get out of control. I like seeing them though.
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One man’s pest is another man’s pet…or something like that. 🙂 We have coyotes. I love catching a glimpse of them in the woods. Glimpses are rare. What isn’t rare is hearing them howl at night. Their ‘singing’ fascinates me (and our dogs). Nice captures.
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Such great illustrations of camouflage! Their colors really match the grasses & rocks.
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