Coyotes have long gotten a bad reputation, but are an important keystone species and integral to ecosystems. My own personal favorite animal, hearing them howl early in the morning is a core memory. It was an honor to photograph this one, who posed so beautifully, just for me!
“Wilderness is not only a haven for native plants and animals, but it is also a refuge from society. It’s a place to go to hear the wind and little else, see the stars and the galaxies, smell the pine trees, feel the cold water, touch the sky and the ground at the same time, listen to coyotes, eat the fresh snow, walk across the desert sands, and realize why its good to go outside of the city and the suburbs.” — John Muir
tagged: coyote prairie
