

Day 2 of the Yellowstone Winter Adventure was every bit as spectacular as Day 1. And, it was another Dog Day with about 28 dogs including both Wolves and Coyotes. We returned to the Bison kill from the day before in Hayden Valley as did many of the people who were also fortunate to witness what we did. The Wapiti Lake Pack was still in control of the carcass and at least 22 Gray Wolves were still in the vicinity of the kill. Day 2 brought out more of the scavengers working on the periphery. The Common Ravens and Black-billed Magpies kept their distance from the Wolves but pecked at the scraps surrounding the edge of the kill site, away from the carcass itself. At least three Bald Eagles perched nearby observing the situation. Although one courageous Coyote checked out the carcass on Day 1, Day 2 brought at least three, possibly four, Coyotes to the scene, still lurking at a safe distance from the carcass but keeping a close eye on it. Here are two of the Coyotes that crossed nearby on the rise behind us, possibly on a mission to check out the kill.