Coyote Sighting

I've been wondering all winter why I'm seeing so little activity at the bird feeder?  Today I saw the chickadees at the feeder, and saw the male and female cardinal approaching - when all of a sudden the crows start going crazy!  The smaller birds flew away, and then I saw it.  A great big coyote just beyond my fence.  He seemed to know where he was going.  Head down, tail down - trying not to be noticed.   But I couldn't have missed him. 

I've seen coyotes before, but not in this neighborhood and never with a full winter coat against the snow.  Impressive!