I never get bored watching wildlife. One f the things I always enjoy is seeing a coyote perform the “mousing” leap to try to catch a rodent. Here are some photos I took in June of a coyote at Point Reyes doing that.
A coyote spots a rodent.
The coyote begins its jump.
It hits the apex of its jump.
Descending snout first.
Did the coyote get its rodent?
No, it missed. However, in my experience coyotes are more successful at catching rodents than bobcats. I’ve wondered why and whether it’s because they grab rodents with their pointed snouts which fit in rodent holes nicely. Bobcats have flatter faces and have to use their paws which may not fit in the small rodent burrows as well. I don’t know for sure, it’s just a guess.
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Hi Jim,
I always enjoy your photos. This one show your patience, like that of the coyote.
Pat
Thanks Pat.