Today on Antelope Island State Park I spotted 7 Coyotes, of those seven only one was close enough to photograph. I went there to see a friend from Idaho and I ended up seeing her and another friend from Utah. A double pleasure combined with all the nature the island provides, I couldn’t ask for more.
Coyote Pup in Prairie Grasses – Nikon D300, f5.6, 1/1000, ISO 500, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited
I simply could not resist posting this gorgeous Coyote pup that I photographed today even though I posted another one recently. I loved the look the pup was giving me, the warm, beautiful morning light and wonderful prairie setting.
I’m grateful that this Coyote pup lives on Antelope Island because it won’t be shot to death, trapped or gassed there. Off of the island the Governor of Utah has increased the bounty on Coyotes from $20.00 to $50.00 for reasons that have not been scientifically proven to “protect Mule Deer” populations.
Stay on the island little one.
Mia
Click here to view more of my Coyote photos plus facts and information about this species.
Read more on my thoughts about Coyotes plus other natural predators about the recent vole irruption in Utah here.
I have, especially recently, have seen roaming individuals of these closely. In one instance, I was watching a turkey vulture when it happened to turn up, and I wondered if either the coyote was targeting the vulture specifically or if it was following the movements of this bird and its kettle of five to take advantage of whatever they might come across.
Matthew, It is always wonderful to see Coyotes. Your encounter with the Coyote and Turkey Vulture sounds very interesting.
Beautiful shot Mia. Wish I had been there.
Glenn, thanks for commenting on this Coyote image. They make great subjects for photography.
Wonderful, sweet photo! They are beautiful and do such a wonderful job hunting rodents and such… Thank you for caring so much!
Thank you, it is a joy to care about nature.
I like the light on the grass and how it frames the pup in very nicely. I like that tail too.
Thanks Maria, I liked how the grass framed the Coyote pup too
Luv it!
Thanks Earl!
Another lovely Coyote photo Mia. I’m so happy that coyotes are protected where I live. A bonus: There are no outdoor or feral cats here. The birds are proliferating accordingly.
Linda, thanks for your comment on this Coyote image. Protection of coyotes where you live seems to work for creating a natural balance.