I spotted this coyote, a youngster from this year's crop, hunting mice out in a field. He came up with a mouse and quickly gulped it down. I took some shots but he was really out of range at that point.

After downing the mouse, he trotted in my direction and went into a pile of downed trees, still on the hunt. He took a quick look around and saw me before heading on into the woods.



I circled around to see if I could pick him up again and he came out of the underbrush,stopping behind a tree. Cropped in for this one.



He stepped into a clearing and gave me some nice poses.





Shot this one when he spotted me again and before he trotted off into the woods. Cropped in at about 50% to better show his eyes.



Taken in Cades Cove, Smoky Mountains, with Nikon D70 and 70-200f2.8 VR lens.

It was a very enjoyable encounter!

Regards,

Dick:)