These photos were taken at a small restoration project in Gresham, right on the bank of Johnson Creek. — Caz Zyvatkauskas
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The youngster decides to head out on her own through the snowy woods. In winter coyotes are more likely to form family groups to keep warm and share scare food.
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Coyotes are not a traditional Christmastime creature. However, when I captured this small family playing about in the snow thoughts of winter and wonder were evoked.
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After a brief unsuccessful hunt she returns to mum and dad. Even though she looks a little thin you can tell that she’s growing a longer haired winter coat.