A lone coyote hunts in the prairie in front of St. Mary Lake and Red Eagle Mountain. Prairies provide great habitat for critters such as mice, ground squirrels, and badgers, and provides a great hunting ground for predators such as coyotes.

Photo by David Restivo, NPS

Visitors were thrilled to capture a glimpse of this sometimes elusive animal. The view is looking west from the St. Mary Visitor Center.

Photo by David Restivo, NPS

Unfazed by curious onlookers, the coyote stays focused on finding its next meal.

Photo by David Restivo, NPS

The surface of St. Mary Lake at the Wild Goose Island Overlook is unusually calm. This location can be very windy, as evident by this weather-worn tree.

Photo by David Restivo, NPS