Comments on: Coyotes: Heard or seen any of these song dogs lately?

By: Kathy Paulson

Kathy Paulson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:32:45 +0000

Hi Gary,

I live in Brentwood, off Valley Green near Central, and I had the pleasure of listening to the beautiful singing and barking of some local coyotes just last night. I also work next to a field that borders the Hwy 4 bypass just South of where it intersects with Balfour Road here in Brentwood. We frequently see 1 or 2 coyotes there hunting for rabbits and other small animals (the rabbits seem to out-run them). One of them looks like an adult, the other is about 1/2 the size. They are a treat to watch so close (and a nice break from working), but I worry about their proximity to the road.

Are these the American coyote or some other type? And is it normal for them to be out so often during the day?

I read your column daily and love it… The LWM and hospital were very helpful to me when I spotted a coyote in the field with a bad limp. Going to visit them this weekend!

Kathy

By: lori sobrano-morgan

lori sobrano-morgan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:47:47 +0000

last night very loud howling sounds were coming from somewhere close by in san anselmo @san anselmo ave and center blvd—it was about 1a.m. and yipping and singing could be distinctly heard

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:18:59 +0000

San Anselmo/ San Rafael~Heard one yipping 6am, Nov. 7. Sounded fairly close. This morning at 11am it came right through the front yard and into the neighbors. Full grown and healthy looking, it wasn’t in a hurry. Strange it is so close to Miracle Mile (Terrace Ave. & Greenfield.)

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:50:20 +0000

I live in Dixon, Dixon Ave West at Midway and we have Coyotes walking along the tree lines (almonds and walnuts) in the evenings. Haven’t heard them singing yet but I only moved her a month ago.

By: Diane S

Diane S — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:38:53 +0000

Gary -

Wildcat Canyon park by the Bonita Road entrance and the water tower. I have had one walk right in front of me and my pooches. When I whistled for the dogs, the coyote turned around as if I were calling for him/her. There are several living there.

By: Vicki Lauretta

Vicki Lauretta — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:30:28 +0000

We live on Bethel Island, one of the few houses left that are actually on top of the levee. My backyard is Dutch Slough. Across the Slough is Jersey Island and somewhere over there is a band of coyotes. I hear them during the summer and early fall almost every night. Such a wonderful sound they make. I am a city girl born and raised in San Francisco, but have adapted to the peaceful silence of the delta. My nights are now filled with what I call natures symphony, instead of squealing cars, loud Muni busses and sirens. And I must say I never get tired of the view of Mt. Diablo

By: kaaren Smith

kaaren Smith — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:13:04 +0000

I see coyotes while riding my horse or walking on foot with my horse in Arastradero Park in Los altos, Portola Valley area, in the fields and land near the parking lot for the park. They often run in or mill around Portola Pastures boarding facility and all over on nearby areas. They do not bother me or my horse, but it is wise to watch your dogs in the park or little children if running ahead of parents. Of course they are searching for food, but are fun to see and watch. A young one was right in front of my horse on the trail and it took some shooing and coaxing for it to move. It was not aggressive and actually seemed to want to socialize although I wouldn’t try it. My horse did not react in any way and continued to mosey along. We hear them mostly in the evening in the distance but I do not live near, so I am sure it goes on more often. Love them, but I am cautious. Don’t know what a pack would be like to encounter.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:49:58 +0000

Pleasant Hill, at Paso Nogal & Primrose. We hear the coyotes almost every night, any time between 8pm – 3am. It’s a wonderful sound & the kids are enthralled. We’ve had a coyote in our yard 3 different times this summer, usually right before dusk. (We don’t have a fence.)

By: Karla Teller

Karla Teller — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:35:43 +0000

Small pack of coyotes live behind me in an Open Space Walking Park. Hear and see them nightly right out side my home. Most beautiful music to my ears these last few years. Truely blessed. Colorado Springs, Colorado

By: Arlis Mcmahon

Arlis Mcmahon — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:55:48 +0000

Creekside lane, Nicholasville KY. We hear these(coyotes) guys sometimes two three times a week along the creek to the south of us.Sounds like a pack of at least three or four. They upset the horses in the barn. Had to install special barn gates to keep them out. I question if they hunt at night and how safe humans are in the dark night when a pack is around?