During the field trip with Nature Calgary at Votier's Flats on Friday, we only saw five different species of birds; a bit of a let down. However, the American Coyotes (Canis latrans) more than made up for it. Most of the coyotes mate in January and February and then pups are born in April and May. On our walk the coyotes had no fear and were quite territorial. This coyote saw us (there were eight of us), walked toward us and stared us down, then peed on a tree and slowly walked away.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 5000, 1/500, f/18. Feb 09, 2024, 9:50 am.
This coyote wound up being chased away from a bonded pair, right across the ice. No damage was done, but territory was established.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 280mm, ISO 5000, 1/3200, f/18. Feb 09, 2024, 10:25 am.
After the chase, it postured on the other side of the ice - hackles raised - and howled.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 571mm, ISO 5000, 1/1600, f/18. Feb 09, 2024, 10:25 am.
It was so focused on the other coyote that it didn't even notice the photographer standing behind it taking pictures. The photographer had to back up to take a picture, because the coyote was too close.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 571mm, ISO 5000, 1/1600, f/18. Feb 09, 2024, 10:30 am.
It was a great day for photographing coyotes. This American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) also posed.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 656mm, ISO 5000, 1/200, f/18. Feb 09, 2024, 10:40 am.
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