I had to go out to Los Angeles this weekend and was able to squeeze a couple of hours in this morning to visit Griffith Park. I’ve always wanted to check out this park and finally got around to it at sunrise today when I was immediately greeted by three howling coyotes. It’s hard to believe such wilderness exists amidst the urban sprawl of LA. All I can say is the place is big. 4210 acres big. By comparison, Central Park is a mere 843 acres. The official website states that “Griffith Park is the largest municipal park with urban wilderness area in the United States.” Most of the animals found around the Los Angeles basin are found in the park, including coyotes, bobcats, and deer. The only exception is mountain lion, although there was one that made its way into the park back in 2004. Next time I’m in LA, I’ll have to set aside a little extra time for further exploration.
I hear that there are quite a few coyotes in Griffith Park, but I bet you’re right that you saw the same ones. These guys seemed very comfortable around people and were hanging around down by the parking lots near the Glendale end of the park.
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I had to go out to Los Angeles this weekend and was able to squeeze a couple of hours in this morning to visit Griffith Park. I’ve always wanted to check out this park and finally got around to it at sunrise today when I was immediately greeted by three howling coyotes. It’s hard to believe such wilderness exists amidst the urban sprawl of LA. All I can say is the place is big. 4210 acres big. By comparison, Central Park is a mere 843 acres. The official website states that “Griffith Park is the largest municipal park with urban wilderness area in the United States.” Most of the animals found around the Los Angeles basin are found in the park, including coyotes, bobcats, and deer. The only exception is mountain lion, although there was one that made its way into the park back in 2004. Next time I’m in LA, I’ll have to set aside a little extra time for further exploration.
What a gorgeous shot!
Hey, maybe this shot will give these guys the big break they’ve been looking for! 😉
On another note, they are much better looking than the scrawny little guys I see in Virginia.
Whew, you are not only good, but lucky!
Very cool Sean.
I saw three coyotes on the 22nd of January. I wonder if they are the same three you saw. Beautiful pic.
Thanks Keita,
I hear that there are quite a few coyotes in Griffith Park, but I bet you’re right that you saw the same ones. These guys seemed very comfortable around people and were hanging around down by the parking lots near the Glendale end of the park.
What a wonderful moment Sean! 😉