Some folks wake to the call of a rooster doing his daily duty... but here in the Anza Borrego Palm Canyon campsite - as the dark skies slowly fade to grey in the early morning hours, we wake first to the single lonely call of one coyote and then to the chorus his call stirs up.
I must tell you that, particularly in the late afternoon and early evenings, the coyotes here sound very, very near to us. They ring the campsite with their calls and are so close people wander to the narrow road that circles our sites, peering out into the scrub and bush searching for a glimpse of said wild creatures. Somewhat eerie to be so close; and somewhat 'cool' for the same reason. Definitely a place where the 'Keep your dog on a leash' rule is readily obeyed. I don't think any single pooch who shook off his leash and slipped away for a wee walk-about would last even an hour out there.
It's quiet now. The calls started just after 0600 and lasted for about half an hour. Guess they're busy sorting out who's hunting where this morning.
More on this great location later. Time for a little more sleep for us humans. Zzzzzzzzz
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