Comments on: More Coyote Sightings Around Decatur

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:19:21 +0000

I looked out the window at 10:45 last night, and saw one coyote crossing the street, headed toward our apartment complex. (Less than a mile from downtown Bremen) He continued on his way on the railroad tracks, while another appeared out of nowhere right behind the neighbors parked cars. He stayed on the grass and headed in the same direction as the other one. I don’t think I’ll be walking my little dog that late anymore!

By: abbeysroadhome

abbeysroadhome — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:43:41 +0000

Yep, life is much better & more interesting in the city with coyotes around. I have seen some feral cats I doubt a coyote would mess with. Same with having green wild edges. Art Leopold had something to say about the value of fence rows. Same applies here.

By: Tom L

Tom L — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:05:21 +0000

Good for birds, unless you live in a chicken coop.

By: smalltowngal

smalltowngal — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:55:03 +0000

I hope that the family stays safe and can be relocated to a wildlife area soon.
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According to the urban wildlife specialist that gave a presentation at an Oakhurst N’hood Assn meeting a couple of years ago, remove a coyote family from a habitat and another will immediately take its place.
They’re here (and have been here for a while, actually), and we need to adapt.

By: DecaturCyn

DecaturCyn — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:52:29 +0000

I heard what might have been a coyote pup early this morning around Sycamore, but it was much too brief for me to be sure. Of course, I immediately rang the yard bell and told our dogs to come inside for cookies.

Here’s how young coyotes sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsQRNBm4_z4. They’re fascinating animals. I hope that the family stays safe and can be relocated to a wildlife area soon.