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Coyote wakes from a nap, gives a nice closeup

January 21, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

Coyote wakes from a nap, gives a nice closeup
A beautiful coyote in Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

One for #ThrowbackThursday from five years ago.

I had spent the morning at Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado with the goal of photographing bald eagles and coyotes. The eagles were cooperative but I was having no luck with the canines until I was getting ready to leave.

This pretty lady was lounging in the snow, enjoying the morning sun. Much to my surprise, something piqued her interest and she actually came closer, affording me this capture.

I have not had much luck finding coyotes here lately, something I really hope to correct soon.

Video slideshow: Top shots 2020 – Wildlife

January 3, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

One last “top shots” video recapping my 2020 photo year. Today, I look back at some of the mammals that I photographed. From the tiny American pika to the massive moose, I was fortunate to spend time with some pretty amazing creatures. Two new animals that I had never photographed were highlights including a suburban bobcat family and the wild #horses of Sand Wash Basin. All images taken here in Colorado.

Coyote pup out enjoying a warm summer morning

July 5, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Coyote pup out enjoying a warm summer morning
A young coyote hangs out in the road. (Tony’s Takes)

Well this was quite a surprise!

Coyotes are pretty common at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge but to see a pup, well, that was something unusual. This young one was hanging out in the road, soaking in the morning sun yesterday.

Unlike adult coyotes, it was pretty comfortable with my presence, allowing me a few captures before heading back home to its den. This is only the second time I have photographed a #coyote pup so it was a definite treat – and the little one was pretty danged cute!

Coyote out of for a stroll in the snow

April 4, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Coyote out of for a stroll in the snow
A coyote walks alone across the snow-covered plains. (© Tony’s Takes)

Solitude. Something which we are all becoming too familiar with as we do our best to distance ourselves from others. Not ideal but we will make it through this – together but separate. Following a recent #snowstorm, this #coyote was doing some social distancing, hanging out a good ways away from the rest of the pack.

Coyote on the move

January 11, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Coyote on the move
A coyote heads off across the ice while hunting. (© Tony’s Takes)

This wily one wasn’t having much luck on its morning hunt. It started out on the ice of a lake thinking it might be able to grab a bald eagle (pics I shared previously). When that didn’t pan out, it came closer to land and dug at something frozen in the ice but it couldn’t dislodge it. The coyote then turned its attention to something out of view and took off at a trot across the ice.

Taken at Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado.

Coyote dreams of bald eagle for breakfast

January 2, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Coyote dreams of bald eagle for breakfast
A coyote approaches a couple of bald eagles on the frozen lake. (© Tony’s Takes)

This wily one must have been really hungry. It joined the bald eagles out on the ice at Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado  this past weekend and seemed to have a fantasy about catching one of the raptors for a meal.

For 10 minutes it circled and multiple times it tried approaching the eagles. Of course the eagles could see the coyote coming a long ways away and any time it would get near, they would simply fly off to a different patch of ice. After a time, the coyote gave up and returned to land to look for a meal elsewhere.

Kind of cruddy pics as these were taken from a long ways away and are heavily cropped but it was a fun bit of interaction to see.

A coyote approaches a couple of bald eagles on the frozen lake. (© Tony’s Takes)
A coyote approaches a couple of bald eagles on the frozen lake. (© Tony’s Takes)
A coyote approaches a couple of bald eagles on the frozen lake. (© Tony’s Takes)
A coyote approaches a couple of bald eagles on the frozen lake. (© Tony’s Takes)

Coyote in the dew

May 15, 2019 by Tony Leave a Comment

Coyote in the dew
A coyote goes out for a stroll in Boulder County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Driving along this past Sunday this beautiful coyote ran in front of me – and kept running. It stopped briefly in the dew-covered grass giving me a quick look before bounding over the hill and disappearing. From the looks of its coat, it was quite wet from the moisture

Coyote on the hunt following a winter snow

February 16, 2019 by Tony

Coyote on the hunt following a winter snow
A coyote patrols a snow-covered field in the winter on the Colorado plains. (© Tony’s Takes)

The morning after a snowstorm always seems to be a great time for wildlife viewing. The critters seem to revel in the cold and with the snow on the ground, it makes for some neat pictures.

This wily one was one of three coyotes hunting a field, looking for their breakfast. They looked gorgeous with their full winter coats and were far better prepared for the cold than I was. 😉

Taken at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge near Denver, Colorado.

Coyotes on a cold, frosty morning

January 28, 2019 by Tony

A pair of coyotes keeps watch at Cherry Creek State Park in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
A pair of coyotes keeps watch at Cherry Creek State Park in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
We are getting a healthy shot of snow in the Denver area today and that reminded me of these pics I hadn’t shared yet. Taken back on December 1, it was quite cold and frost had covered the landscape at Cherry Creek State Park.

The sun was just cresting the horizon when I saw five of these beautiful creatures walking through a field. Light was at a premium which made for tough shooting but the rising sun really lit up their coats nicely.

Coyotes on a cold, frosty morning
A coyote keeps watch at Cherry Creek State Park in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Coyote prowling in the grass

December 20, 2018 by Tony

Coyote prowling in the grass
A Coyote keeps close watch as it moves through the grass. (© Tony’s Takes)

I actually had my camera trained on a different subject when I see some motion in the grass.Further investigation found Wile E Coyote on the move, destination unknown. It didn’t linger and didn’t want to give me a clearer view but it was fun to see him.

It is interesting how well Coyotes have adapted to human intrusion on their traditional grounds. Here on the Colorado Front Range, they can routinely be seen anywhere there is open space, even if right next to development. This has,of course, occasionally given rise to conflicts but generally, we exist peacefully with them.

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