A coyote's life in Yellowstone: I mentioned in a couple of my ram photo posts that a few had died most likely of pneumonia. This was the site of the first ram then the second died and...

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

I mentioned in a couple of my ram photo posts that a few had died most likely of pneumonia. This was the site of the first ram then the second died and the park service took that carcass to the first which was just down the road and left it for the predators. Later in the day after dumping the second ram they cut both the ram's heads off so nobody would take the horns. These photos were taken from at least 100 yards and with atmospheric conditions I was not able to get super sharp photos.

Heading to dinner
Heading to dinner...

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There were 2 coyotes and they were quite cautious

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The coyote would leave and then we would know why!

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This is why the coyote would leave!

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Coyote would leave, Golden would show up

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Then the coyote would come back

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The coyotes were busy chasing the birds away!

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The circle of life!
The circle of life!...

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Great series.

Amator21 Loc: California

Photolady2014 wrote:

I mentioned in a couple of my ram photo posts that a few had died most likely of pneumonia. This was the site of the first ram then the second died and the park service took that carcass to the first which was just down the road and left it for the predators. Later in the day after dumping the second ram they cut both the ram's heads off so nobody would take the horns. These photos were taken from at least 100 yards and with atmospheric conditions I was not able to get super sharp photos.

GREAT pictures. I especially like the landing eagle. Thank you for posting. You must be in a uniquely advantageous location to take these pictures!
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DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Outstanding!

Where were these taken?

Appy Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)

Fantastic series!!!! Those pics look plenty sharp to me. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent set, Beth! As I understand it, the golden eagle is more fierce than its bald cousin.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A great series.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Love the Golden Eagle! I only have one and I need to start working on that! I don't know what it is, but Coyotes and Magpies seem to always be confrontational towards each other! These are great photos!!

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Photolady2014 wrote:

I mentioned in a couple of my ram photo posts that a few had died most likely of pneumonia. This was the site of the first ram then the second died and the park service took that carcass to the first which was just down the road and left it for the predators. Later in the day after dumping the second ram they cut both the ram's heads off so nobody would take the horns. These photos were taken from at least 100 yards and with atmospheric conditions I was not able to get super sharp photos.

Another fantastic set of images!!

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angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set.

rv8striker Loc: St. Louis, MO area

Interesting and well-done set with a story to tell. Thanks for sharing.

Chance Logan Loc: New England

Exquisette set

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Amazing series!

PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon

rv8striker wrote:

Interesting and well-done set with a story to tell. Thanks for sharing.

Exactly my feelings as well. Wonderful photos!