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Coyotes and Sirens by Karthik Subramaniam

No. 23

Coyotes and Sirens

Earth In Focus Photography CompetitionAnimals in Their Habitat

While observing coyotes at San Francisco’s Bernal Heights Park, I captured this territorial pair howling together in response to nearby sirens, with the city skyline behind them. Native to San Francisco, coyotes largely disappeared during the 20th century due to urbanisation and hunting but have since returned, thriving in the city’s parks. Despite their resilience, they remain misunderstood, particularly as encounters and conflicts with domestic dogs increase. Their continued survival depends on greater public awareness, responsible pet ownership, and a shared commitment from residents and city leaders to foster peaceful coexistence between wildlife and urban communities.

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About the photographer

I’m a San Francisco based nature and wildlife photographer. I work as a Software Engineer full time, and in my free time I photograph nature, wildlife, landscapes and cityscapes. In the recent years, my focus has been on wildlife photography. My goal is to use my photography for wildlife conservation and help spread awareness on various immediate and long-term conservation needs.