We decided to head down the Madison to scout for wildlife and find a good place to have lunch. We found both at a turnout overlooking the river. We watched a coyote mousing for a good thirty minutes before he moved out of range and we turned our attention to our own lunch…

Not only was it a good photo opp, it was great to see the way he cocked his head, listening for movement under the snow and then he would either pounce or bury his head in the snow trying to catch his lunch. I think we had a much easier time finding something to eat in the cooler.

Images captured with Nikon D3S, AF-S 600mm VR, TC-17E II on Lexar Digital Media.