One-eyed Jack - searching for grub.

This Coyote had no fear of me. I stood on the trail, he knew I was there as he passed within 30 feet of me and wasn't afraid of the snap and whir of the camera or motor drive. This is strange and a little bit Erie, as most wild animals will jump and run when the camera snaps and whirs at these close quarters. In fact, this creature was so unconcerned about how close he was to me, that I had to go wide with the 200mm lens I had on the camera and photographed him full frame. Notice his blue-eye... blind.

These dog-like appearing mammals are tan gray to reddish, rusty gray, with tan to buff under parts, rusty or yellowish legs with darker vertical line on lower foreleg. The face is fox-like, with a small, black nose pad, large ears and a bushy tail.

Coyotes favor riverbanks for den sites, or well drained slopes, sides of canyons or slopes. Mating season occurs February to April and will often pair for several years or life. The Coyote can leap up to 14 feet, and run at a cruising speed of 25 to 30 miles per hour (up to 40 MPH in short bursts). Also a good swimmer and wanderer, will hunt small mammals such as rats and mice, although near the city, it will prey on small cats and dogs.

Canis Latrans - Coyote - Port Moody BC - February 09, 2009.