Information and stories about San Francisco coyotes: behavior & personality, coexistence & outreach, by Janet Kessler: Unveiling first-hand just how savvy, social, sentient and singular coyotes really are!
I just discovered your blog a few weeks ago and am really enjoying it and learning a lot. We live on acreage in a rural/suburban area in north central Texas, and have lots of wild critters including coyotes. We also have miniature dairy goats and cats. We are careful that the kitties are safely indoors at night, and the goats are under the care of 2 livestock guardian dogs, whose presence and barks alone have warned the coytes away from the goat pens. I enjoy listening the coyotes “talk” at night and through your photos and sound recordings I have a little better idea of what is going on out there in the dark. Last night I heard one coyote making a short, one note call over and over until (by the sounds of it) she was jointed by her mate or buddy and there was quite a carrying on. They always sound so utterly delighted to be together – It’s fun to listen to.
Hi Kellye — So glad you like the blog! Thanks for sharing your situation: Yes, it’s pretty exciting be be in contact with the coyote world! Those joyous yips are always thrilling to hear, no matter how often I hear them. Your observations are always welcome if you would like to post them on yipps. Janet
Feb 26, 2012 @ 13:45:48
I just discovered your blog a few weeks ago and am really enjoying it and learning a lot. We live on acreage in a rural/suburban area in north central Texas, and have lots of wild critters including coyotes. We also have miniature dairy goats and cats. We are careful that the kitties are safely indoors at night, and the goats are under the care of 2 livestock guardian dogs, whose presence and barks alone have warned the coytes away from the goat pens. I enjoy listening the coyotes “talk” at night and through your photos and sound recordings I have a little better idea of what is going on out there in the dark. Last night I heard one coyote making a short, one note call over and over until (by the sounds of it) she was jointed by her mate or buddy and there was quite a carrying on. They always sound so utterly delighted to be together – It’s fun to listen to.
Feb 26, 2012 @ 14:02:03
Hi Kellye — So glad you like the blog! Thanks for sharing your situation: Yes, it’s pretty exciting be be in contact with the coyote world! Those joyous yips are always thrilling to hear, no matter how often I hear them. Your observations are always welcome if you would like to post them on yipps. Janet