Coyote returns

Dee

We were at the beach and saw the "cat lady" come by, walk down the path, and leave food for the cats. I don't know if she realizes she's also feeding the skunks, squirrels and -- this coyote. I posted a photo last week, but never thought I'd see the coyote again. I had lots of company this time and there were 4 or 5 of us standing at a safe distance. I took probably around 50 photos, but in some I moved, in some the coyote moved. In my gallery are some full frames and some close ups (crops) of the coyote. I only have one photo where the skunk is visible.

The gallery is here: http://DeeGolden.smugmug.com/gallery/1944060/1/98601355

Thread with the skunks: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=42616

saurora

Neat shots, Dee. I'm surprised the coyote would hang around with people there. They are usually non-confrontational, just wanting to get wherever it is they are going to. I run into them in my neighborhood sometimes. They come to our neighborhood looking for stray cats and or/cat food. Must be really hungry to hang around skunks and people!!!

Dick on Aruba

Good work Dee. I peeked in your gallery and I like this picture the most:




Thankls for sharing.

Dick.

Harryb

Terrific shots Dee.

Ric Grupe

Really nice, Dee.

We have coyotes here in northern Illinois too. Actually we have lots of them. People (myself included) seem to think they are mostly out west...not so.

We feed ours better, though.

jwear

great on going story Dee

Dee

I had to google coyote

saurora wrote:

Neat shots, Dee. I'm surprised the coyote would hang around with people there. They are usually non-confrontational, just wanting to get wherever it is they are going to. I run into them in my neighborhood sometimes. They come to our neighborhood looking for stray cats and or/cat food. Must be really hungry to hang around skunks and people!!!

To find out what they eat. I read there are coyotes who live in the city -- and there are some living in Washington, DC!

The man who was worried about the cats was right to worry coyote will eat cats, squirrels, small dogs, insects, rodents and fruit. The local cats don't seem to be missing and while wary, did not seem afraid.

My hubby was working in the garage overnight on a project that had to be finished and around 4 a.m. he saw a very thin coyote walk down our street. Our town has a lot of protected areas left wild so I guess they live in the canyons and hills. We occasionally will see a deer, but at an acquaintance's house they are seen all the time.

I was wondering why I hadn't seen the squirrels hanging out....

Dee

Thank You...

Dick on Aruba wrote:

Good work Dee. I peeked in your gallery and I like this picture the most:




Thankls for sharing.

Dick.

It was difficult to pick out which photo to feature in this thread. I didn't want to bore people with coyote photos

Dee

Thanks Harry

Harryb wrote:

Terrific shots Dee.

Pretty easy when you are about 25 feet away.... just wish the light were a little better. I was wondering if I could bring a big white sheet and set it up as a reflector...:D

Dee

Google said...

Ric Grupe wrote:

Really nice, Dee.

We have coyotes here in northern Illinois too. Actually we have lots of them. People (myself included) seem to think they are mostly out west...not so.

We feed ours better, though.

that the coyotes have moved into areas where the wolves lived (now that so many wolves have been killed off). I was surprised that Washington, D.C. had coyotes living there though.

Dee

Thanks Jeff

jwear wrote:

great on going story Dee

I need a longer lens! <sigh> but it's something being able to watch these three eating the same food. I bet anything the woman who feeds the cats doesn't realize what else she's feeding.

raptorcaptor

Nice photos Dee!

Awais Yaqub

wonderful work Dee

Swartzy

Way cool

Dee wrote:

It was difficult to pick out which photo to feature in this thread. I didn't want to bore people with coyote photos

Hey Dee, it's not everyday we get to see coyote shots...nice pics. Haven't seen one for a long time.

Stormdancing

Neat shots Dee. He pretty in his own way.

Dee

Thanks Glenn

raptorcaptor wrote:

Nice photos Dee!

I wish the light could be better, but the seawall is above the path at this point and blocks the setting sun.

I was thinking of bringing my big flash next time I go.

Dee

Thanks Awais

Awais Yaqub wrote:

wonderful work Dee

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

Dee

I hope I see him again

Swartzy wrote:

Hey Dee, it's not everyday we get to see coyote shots...nice pics. Haven't seen one for a long time.

It's really neat watching the coyote -- and people's expressions when they realize what they are seeing.

Dee

Thanks Dana

Stormdancing wrote:

Neat shots Dee. He pretty in his own way.

He actually is very pretty, beautiful tail, pretty gold eyes, and those ears!

LCD

Very Nice
You did a great job showing what a pretty face he has.

kdog

Wow! Awesome shots, Dee!! Dang. I gotta find me a cooperative coyote. I love those animals. Congratulations again on some fine captures.

-joel