Monday, May 17,2021

Yankee Jim Canyon National Forest Campground

Had a good show this morning.

I was out in the Lamar Valley looking for Doug. I found him and Melba at at turnout watching a wolf. Soon after I got there, 4 coyotes began harassing the wolf. She just defended herself and only got a few nips from one of the coyotes. I know it was a she because her collar ID'd her.

They quit messing with her and started down the river toward where we think there is a carcass. It's out of sight from the road, so there is some doubt.

Along the way, they encountered another wolf. This one wasn't so defensive. It crossed a small branch of the braided river and went after them. First chasing one and then another. I did get a mediocre picture through the scope of it crossing the stream:




Tomorrow is moving day. I've used up my time here in the National Forest campground, so I made reservations in a nearby RV park. I'm there through the 25 and then I'll be heading home.



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