BIG Owl on my Trail

[TheWaterbug]

Coyote with Squirrel on Thoroughbred Trail 05/16/24


At least it looks a lot like a ground squirrel, based on the tail.



This is at 1/120th shutter speed. I'm going to crank it down to 1/250th and see if that improves things.

 

[TheWaterbug]

This is at 1/120th shutter speed. I'm going to crank it down to 1/250th and see if that improves things.

Here's 1/250th. Noticeably less blur in the coyote, at the expense of significant noise in the background. Look at the wood pile and fencepost.



I'm guessing 1/500th would be unacceptably noisy, but I'll try that tonight, for science,.

 

[TheWaterbug]

Loud Coyote Puppies on Thoroughbred Trail, 05/20/24


I think the smallest of the first group of 3 is a yearling, and not this season's pup, but I'm not 100% certain.

But we've got 5 healthy pups, for sure.

 

[TheWaterbug]

Coyote Pup on Eastvale, 05/27/24


Pup on the loose! I've never seen a coyote this young out on the street before. They usually stick to the trails.