Yesterday, there was some excitement at the refuge. Steve Creek and I photographed a Bobcat and Coyote showdown, and then we followed the Coyote.
The Coyote first walked along a gravel road and then turned and went into a field. We got ahead of the Coyote and stopped where Steve thought it might reappear. It did.
The following video shows that same Coyote heading towards the spot where Steve and I used his truck as a mobile blind.
The Coyote continued towards us, and I took this video. I stopped recording so I could take close-up still photos of the gorgeous creature in front of me.
Sorry for the odd noises in the video, that was caused by me moving the camera or my hands on the beanbag.
Presumed female Coyote in summer at Sequoyah NWR – Canon R7, f8, 1/800, ISO 800, +0.7 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light
I believe, but am not 100% certain, that the Coyote is female. There are pups in the vicinity where I took the video and these images.
The Coyote stopped running long enough for me to take several frame-filling images, and I am thrilled that she or he did. I adore Song Dogs and enjoy taking photos of them.
Presumed female Coyote on the move – Canon R7, f8, 1/800, ISO 800, +0.7 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light
It was amazing to see the Bobcat and Coyote interacting, and I hope to share more about that confrontation soon. The Bobcat ducked into the thick brush after chasing off the Coyote, and we couldn’t get more images of the wild cat.
I am happy we followed the Coyote, that Steve knew where it might show up, and that both of us were able to take the images of the Coyote that we did.
Hint: Paying attention to local wildlife photographers and listening to what they share is important. It helps photographers get better images!
It was a pretty great day at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, despite the morning starting off with fog and clouds. More on that later.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to view more of my Coyote photos plus facts and information about this species.
Good shots of one of natures more “sub-urbanized” critters. The detail you captured in the coyotes coat is wonderful. Thanks Mia.
Beautiful images of the Coyote, I had no issues watching the video, thanks for sharing.
When I try to view Mia’s videos, I get a message saying to “sign in”. Can anyone tell me what I am supposed to sign into?
Margot, the video is hosted by YouTube which is hosted by Google. If you have a Google account that would be how you sign in. Most people who have a cell phone have a Google account now. I’m sorry I had no idea you would need to sign in to see my videos, I’m always signed into Google so I wasn’t aware of that!
The only way I can access your videos is by going directly through YouTube, therefore I have subscribed so I can easily do that. Wonder if others have the same problem.
Thanks for letting me know this information, Margot. I will check into it.
What an amazing opportunity! I’m glad you were able to get photos and video!
Stunning.
This has to rank among one of my all time favorite Mia posts