Eastern Coyote Challenging Images Rows 3-4

Plain text indicates the location (see corresponding red arrow) of the animal(s) in image; bold text indicates the basis of the identification of the animal(s).

1 ­– On right margin of image, facing left.  [Single coyote: in this partial view, overall size, gray on back and face, brown on legs and ears, and white along base of muzzle indicate an eastern coyote.]

2 ­– On left margin of image, facing right.  [Single coyote: in this partial view, the shape of head and its white fur along mouth are indicative of the coyote.]

3 ­– At pile, facing right.  [Single coyote: this view (with head obscured by pile material) reflects a canid with overall size, coloration along back, long legs, and a bushy, black-tipped tail that are typical of a coyote.]

4 – On left margin of image, facing right. [Single coyote: in this rather limited view, the shape of head and its white fur along mouth are indicative of the eastern coyote.]

5 – In front of pile to right, facing away from camera.  [Single coyote: in this partial view, the shape of head, grizzled appearance along back, and long legs are typical of the coyote.]

6 – Behind pile to right, approaching camera. [Single coyote: in this blurry view (moisture on lens), the animal’s overall size, long legs, and facial shape all indicate a coyote.]