On a birding run, I ran into a beautiful Coyote hunting in a field down near Milwaukee’s lakefront. I watched it for awhile and took a few pictures. I was a distance away so it continued to hunt after I saw it and on one occasion it captured and ate a mole. It saw me after a few minutes and started to walk away. A fun little event as birding was slow today. Images were taken on November 25, 2015.
Coyote
Coyote
Scientific name: Canis latrans
Type: Mammal
Average life span in the wild: 10 to 14 years, in captivity up to 20 years.
Size: Head and rump 32″-37″ long, tails typically are 16″ long.
Weight: Males 18-44 lbs, Females 15-40 lbs.
Coyote hunting
The jump!
Coyote, he missed!
Coyote hunting
Coyote hunting
The jump!
Coyote hunting, missed
Coyote hunting
The jump!
Coyote catching the mole
Coyote catching the mole
Coyote eating the vole
Coyote eating the mole
Coyote eating the mole
Coyote is finished with the mole
Coyote heads out that area, but I watched it and it starts to hunt an area just father away
Coyote heading out of area, one last look back!
Great pics of the coyote hunting. I’m sure it was an exciting morning for you. Thanks
I like these mammal series you do. This one captured the species character exactly. Just great.
Wow how exciting! Beautiful animal.