Watch the above video for information on urban coyotes and how to coexist with them.
Click on above poster to enlarge for easier reading.
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Press here => Safety Around Coyotes, plus dog safety
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Press here => Coyote Coexistence & Behavior — an update of what to expect & what to do, especially if you have a dog
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Press here => Shooing Off a Coyote: A Primer*
Feb 10, 2011 @ 01:40:59
Hi–thank you so much for the article on the Coyotes you observe–the pictures were great. I get so discouraged when I have to defend the wild animals we live with and appreciate someone with your knowledge. Rita
Feb 10, 2011 @ 03:01:41
Hi Rita — Thanks for your message, and thanks for defending the wild animals. I know it can be very discouraging when people don’t care or won’t listen. Never give up, because your message is being heard on some level by everyone. Sometimes it takes repetition and saying by many people before it sticks. Keep up the good work!
Mar 13, 2011 @ 05:11:49
Hi…………….i will put you link on my Coyotes, Wolves and Cougars Forever blog site………….would you consider reciprocating?
Great job on your site!!!
Rick
Mar 13, 2011 @ 12:59:40
I loved all the pictures, especially the coyote in the tree. They are beautiful.
I’m an outdoor person, film all kinds of wild animals, lived in remote Northern Michigan most of my life, and rarely see coyotes. I hear them all the time, and their tracks appear in my forest every winter night, but they have such an amazing ability to exist unseen, it’s incredible.
I never thought I’d have to go to the city to have a better chance of seeing coyotes! My daughter sent me a news story from Chicago where they intentionally released a few dozen coyotes there to address the feral animal problem.
Really nice stuff on coyotes. Thank you.
Mar 13, 2011 @ 18:31:10
Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you like the photos, especially those of coyotes in trees! Who would have thought this — coyotes in trees! Your own remote part of the world sounds very exciting to me — the wildlife. In a city, people tend not to think of the wildlife at all, yet wildlife is here and it is impacted tremendously by constant human intrusion and management. For example, native plant programs in our parks involve clearing out their habitat and the use of poisonous pesticides.
Chicago, incredibly, has about 2000 coyotes — they are being studied there. However, even in cities, the same as in your forest, coyotes have that amazing ability to remain unseen. Most people, still, are surprised to hear that there are coyotes in their own city, and even of those who know about them, few have actually seen them. But the number of people who have seen them does seem to be growing a little. As you can see from the blog, coyotes are fascinating — and they need us to root for them to offset the negative and often sensationalist stories that continue to pop up! Again, thanks!
Dec 31, 2011 @ 04:35:39
Your blog is fascinating!!! I love all wildlife and see coyote often in portola valley. We have a 14 acre organic orchard that butts up to open space. Lots of coyotes come on our property to eat fruit and also use it as a corridor. This year there is a bold little guy who seems to be on his own. Tonight I took my dog out for a quick spin around the orchard off leash a bit later than normal (I could barely see). I was making a lot of noise on purpose with my feet to give notice to any coyote or mt lion who might be around. I was astonished to stumble upon the little coyote. He obviously heard us coming, but didn’t run. At first my dog sort of scolded him with a woof and little lunge, but she stayed with me. That prompted the coyote to run about 50 feet away, where he just sat there watching us. I was so surprised he didn’t run for cover in the thickets. I actually thought I had imagined the whole thing, so I turned on my flashlight to see if the vague form I could barely make out was really an animal. That triggered coyote to run for the thicket. My dog did give chase, but I called her off right away. After that we stood still for a while and I could hear coyote rustling right at the edge of the thicket, surely watching us. I immediately came inside to google coyote behavior and found your blog. I am learning a lot from you. Thank you!!!!! I love coyotes and all things wild, so I will absorb your messages with a big heart.
Dec 31, 2011 @ 04:59:00
Hi Cindie –
I’m so glad you love wildlife so much. So do I! Coyotes are really neat little animals. With a young, curious coyote around, I’m sure you’ll be seeing some interesting and fun behavior. What you describe here is typical behavior for a young coyote. Be sure not to feed or tame the little fella — this could end up harming him, and if your dog is small, keep it leashed. And, if you ever make observations you’d like to share, I would be happy to post them on my blog with or without photos. Janet
Dec 31, 2011 @ 05:27:44
Thank you for responding Janet! Okay, I will continue to tell you my coyote stories and send you photos. This is so exciting! I blew off my commitment tonight because I can’t stop reading your blog! It’s so much more interesting and real than a textbook!