Hamilton Coyotes

by Ken Beatty
(Hamilton, Ontario )

We live on the edge of McMaster property just west of Cootes Dr. We see coyotes frequently running in groups or alone. Since we also see many deer, we assume the coyotes are well fed.

Last night, I was awakened by one howling in our back yard, which went on for about 15 minutes. Other than that, they seem to cause no problem. Last spring, we had a young Coyote sunning himself by sitting up against a tree in the sun catching the reflective rays and warmth from them.

Last year, our neighbour's cat, who lives with two dogs and gets alomg well with them, was playing with a Coyote in our yard. He was chasing the Coyote. They were not running fast, just loping along.

I couldn't get my camera fast enought to get a picture, but I did get one of the bathing beauty.

Thank you so much, Ken, for your report and charming picture of the young Coyote sunning himself - he sure looks relaxed!