"HIDDEN SHADOWS"

Coyote - 5 Photos

One of my photography wishes is to some day see a wolf in the wild. Until then, I have this amazing and stunning cousin of the wolf to fulfill my dreams. 

As an aside, another name for the coyote is the "American Jackal". As you can see from that marking just at its shoulder, it does resemble the jackal found in Africa, etc. And from the photos, it is evident that the coyote is indeed a master of disguise, blending into its surroundings.

Caught the coyote this morning as he/she was hunting for voles, which resulted in a furry face of snow and subsequently a bit of head shaking, which may not be too dignified but certainly adds to that doglike look. 

You just have to love that face!

Note: All photos taken from a safe distance.

PHOTO #1

Coyote"SHAKING IT ALL OUT"

PHOTO #2

Coyote"THE HEAD TOSS"

PHOTO #3

Coyote"CATCH A FALLING SNOWFLAKE"

PHOTO #4

Coyote"SNOW SCULPTURE"

PHOTO #5

Coyote"SNOW PAWS"