21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A hungry Coyote on the hunt

Early in the morning, midway through Winter, I saw this Coyote sneaking along, tracking its prey under the snow. I followed it for some time, hoping for the attack, when all at once, the Coyote leaped into the air and drove its mouth into the snow to grab its breakfast. It was a successful hunt.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Littleton, Colorado, United States of America
Copyright: © Jay Richards