Sorry about the quality of this photograph. I had gotten up early this morning to do a bit of last minute revision for a biology exam I had to take today, and just as daylight broke I happened to look towards Vinoland's gate and spotted yet another of Mother Nature's recyclers. Standing guard beside the odoriferous, furry heap that was formerly a deer was a lone coyote (Canis latrans) unchallenged for a quick bite of breakfast, as vultures seemingly don't get up this early. The early coyote catches an ear, apparently...the doe is now missing one.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wile E. Coyote.
Sorry about the quality of this photograph. I had gotten up early this morning to do a bit of last minute revision for a biology exam I had to take today, and just as daylight broke I happened to look towards Vinoland's gate and spotted yet another of Mother Nature's recyclers. Standing guard beside the odoriferous, furry heap that was formerly a deer was a lone coyote (Canis latrans) unchallenged for a quick bite of breakfast, as vultures seemingly don't get up this early. The early coyote catches an ear, apparently...the doe is now missing one.
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BRILLiant! Those eyes....that gate...like GW's Last Stand!
Those eyes look like they are right out of a certain political campaign ad from California.
Werewufs of London. Beware, they'll come inside looking for a glass of wine to was down the venison.
Affer, Thomas: Likening flea-bitten, carrion-scavenging politicians to coyotes? I'm shocked!
Craig: The Vinodogs will keep them away from my cellar.
you seem to be getting plenty of guests, i wonder if bambi's mother will still be around when we come in the summer. crank up the barbi!!
"no regrets, coyote": can you name that tune, Vinogirl? it's one of my favs...
I miss the coyotes of my beloved California...
no regrets, coyote...
It's still a good picture, Vinogirl, because of the bright eyes !
Wow, you get such dramatic animals in Vinoland. Although we have the standard foxes, badgers etc the nearest we get, this close to Market Harborough, is a large pile of mice, voles and shrews that my cat leaves by the back door for me.
Not sure if Thud has been in contact but they are all in and settling but awaiting for the internet, as you can imagine he is biting his nails off with frustration. hope the examwent well.
DB: No, didn't know it, so I looked it up. Seems you are a Joni Mitchell fan.
Villager: Thanks.
WH: Yes we do...never got these types of critters in Liverpool.
Monkey: I bet his trigger finger is itching :)
Exam went well, thanks.
My finger is now well and truly on the trigger and if I was closer that coyote would be mincemeat!
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