It was our second day exploring the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve when I spotted a pair of ears in the grasses—they belonged to this Coyote.
Finding a Coyote on the Bison Loop in the tallgrass prairie isn’t super easy since their coats are about the same color as the grasses at this time of year. This was the first Coyote that Steve Creek and I photographed at the preserve. We did end up seeing two more later in the day.
At first, I couldn’t get photos of the Coyote because she or he was behind the grasses. I tried to stand on the edge of the inside of the pickup, but I had zero support from the door on the passenger side. Since I didn’t want to break my neck, legs, arms, or camera gear, I had to wait until the Coyote came out from behind the grasses. Once she or he came out of the grasses, I was good to go.
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This was a very cooperative Coyote. She or he didn’t seem nervous around us at all. In fact, I was a little concerned they might come too close to me or Steve. The Coyote moved around both sides of the pickup and even walked onto the gravel road. We had wonderful views of this gorgeous creature.
The confiding Coyote gave us both the opportunity to take close-up photos of her or him and, by zooming back, full-body images too.
She or he looked very healthy, so I imagine they are finding plenty of food on the tallgrass prairie. I was extremely happy to have found this Coyote, photographed them, and to have observed this Coyote up close on New Year’s Day.
Life is good.
Mia
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Lovely photos. “S/he” is used a lot to save space at eagle cams.
He or she does look v healthy. Which is wonderful.
I agree with Alan Schroeder…..stunning images!!!
Stunning images !