Species profile
About this species
The coyote is a medium-sized canid native to North America, renowned for its adaptability across a wide range of habitats from deserts & grasslands to urban environments. It has a slender build, pointed muzzle, bushy tail, & yellowish-grey fur that provides excellent camouflage in open terrain. Coyotes are highly intelligent & opportunistic, with a distinctive howl that is a familiar sound across the continent.
Coyotes inhabit a diverse range of environments including grasslands, shrublands, deserts, forests, & increasingly suburban & urban areas across North America.
Where to photograph
Where our trips feature this species
You can photograph Coyote with us in the United States.
These departures are part of our North America programme.
In the field, David Miles helps guests make the most of these encounters.
Field notes
Photography notes
Early morning & late evening during autumn & winter offer the best chances, as coyotes are more active & visible in cooler temperatures & lower vegetation cover.
Use a long telephoto lens of at least 400mm to maintain distance & avoid disturbing the animal's natural behaviour. Position yourself downwind & wear muted, earth-toned clothing to blend into the surroundings & avoid detection. Focussing on the edges of open fields or scrubland at dawn can yield excellent opportunities as coyotes are most active during low-light hours.
Available holidays
Trips featuring Coyote
The holidays below are pulled from the same species relationship, so the guide stays tied to live departures rather than becoming a static article.