Coyotes in Mississauga

by A Mississauga Birder
(Streetsville, Ontario, Canada)

I see Coyotes several times a week in many areas of Mississauga, particularly in a re-naturalized area south of Streetsville, Ontario.


When I don’t see them, I see plenty of evidence that they have been in the area very recently.

One is particularly large and I am sure some may mistake it for a Wolf. The coyote population is growing fast and is driving out and/or feeding on many animals native to this area.

I rarely see Groundhogs anymore and I haven’t seen a Fox
in Mississauga in over 10 years. Prior to that, it was rare to not see a Fox or family of Foxes a couple of times a week.

Although I don’t believe Coyotes should be eradicated, I do believe they are an invasive species in Ontario and probably should be somewhat controlled.

This isn’t a “they were here first” situation.

I have been flanked by the big Coyote on two occasions while walking down a trail. He would change direction whenever I did. Other than that I haven’t had any close run-ins with the Coyotes.

Thank you so much for your report - you're right, Coyotes started moving into Ontario from Manitoba about 100 years ago, and are now widespread throughout this area.

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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote in Riverwood 🐺
by: RenegadeFire

Saw a coyote with it's pup in Riverwood near the bridge today. It crossed from path from one side towards the river side. It was unbelievable :) it went by without paying much attention to the people around.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cawthra Estate Coyotes
by: Anonymous

My husband walks our dog in the Cawthra Estates every morning around 8:30 am. One day a coyote followed along with him for the dog walk right through the woods. He was about 20 feet away. Our dog kept looking back at him. When I came home from work he told me he took 2 dogs for a walk today, one with a big bushy tail. Yikes!!!
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starstarstarstar 		Coyote in Mississauga, Dec 31, 2020 3pm
by: Robert

Just saw 1 coyote walking by me, 10', area Truscott and Clarkson. He just kept walking, changing from one side of the street to avoid us.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes - back again!
by: Anonymous

Just recently I've heard, late evening, the pack of coyotes roving along the banks of the creek just north of the Metro plaza. It's been a while.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rescued a stray cat
by: Anonymous

Saw 4 coyotes hunting bunny at Sherobee Road, surprisingly there was a scared stray cat followed me home. I am keeping her safe for some days <3
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t stress
by: Anonymous

I wouldn’t be afraid of them, just cautious as I have been around them most of my life due to farms. Firstly, we encourage them into our habitats with the continuous issue of letting our cats roam outside. So until you teach people to stop doing that, you are giving them a solid, healthy food source. Secondly, when we litter, throw food into forest or ravine areas, we are again encouraging them to feed there. I am not afraid of them, I respect their right to be here and just act accordingly.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sheridan Homelands sighting
by: Anonymous

Saw a coyote this morning (September 6th 2020) in Sheridan Homelands. It was moving briskly in the middle of the road. I know they are often in the woods and park area, but have not seen one on our street before.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote sighting Riverwood Conservation
by: Lavanya

Spotted a coyote 50 ft away from me along the Culham trail. It crossed from one side of trail into the woods. No one else around us at the time, 9 20 pm. It was so graceful, possibly adolescent, red in colour. Didn't pay me any attention :)
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beautiful Coyote Spotted
by: Anonymous

I could not believe my eyes, as I saw a beautiful Coyote walking close to Erin Mills Town centre today, around 7:30 pm! I was turning out onto Erin Mills Parkway and it was walking along on the grass area. Looked quite young. I was worried it would walk out onto the busy road.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes are privileged
by: Anonymous

Hurontario and North Service Rd., Sherobee St. seeing coyotes almost every day since last year, two days ago on a walk with my dog, I saw 5 coyotes crossing Sherobee St. I was warned by the lady, thankfully, who spotted them because they were behind my back. The city should do something about this, I'm not feeling safe. Called the city, they said they know, but at the moment nothing can be done. I guess there is no reaction until someone is hurt. Sad.
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starstarstarstarstar 		coyotes/ lakeshore johnson lane/ clarkson toboggan hill
by: Anonymous

This past week, sightings of coyotes 2:00 pm, Lakeshore and Johnson Lane, wandering around streets, not in the park, yesterday I saw two coyotes on Johnson Lane at 3:00 pm in someone's front yard while walking my dogs. I am now seeing more of them in the afternoon wandering streets, not just dusk to dawn anymore. They are not running off like they used to 10 years ago, they just stand there and watch. Have to be careful, now seeing more than one, 2 - 4 at the same time now.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes Erindale / Woodlands area
by: Anonymous

There are a lot of Coyotes in the park area off Credit Woodlands. They leave the wooded area out into the street and children's play areas on Credit Woodlands and the park behind McBride Public School. More than one and spotted in day time as well not just at night. 1pm, 4pm and 6pm.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes are common in the clarkson area when it s raining
by: Anonymous

When it rains there are usually Coyotes, one or two at a time on Bromsgrove Road grass field and around the Clarkson Road area.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote spotted at Dundas and Cliff
by: Anonymous

A young coyote spotted near Shell gas station around 12 am.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes
by: Anonymous

Last month there were several times when the coyotes were 'active' along the creek behind the Metro on Mississauga Valley Blvd. Usually between 10:30 pm and midnight, and apparently travelling in a northerly direction.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Huge Coyote spotted on The Chase
by: Anonymous

I was out walking with my dog and baby yesterday, near the Woodland Chase Trail, on The Chase, Mississauga. I looked across the road and I thought I saw a German Shepherd, it was running by the river and quickly ran into the wooded area. Looked more like a Coy Wolf due to size. This was about 3 pm in the afternoon!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes howling
by: Anonymous

At night at Erindale Park close to Dundas/Mississauga Road. I often hear packs of coyotes howling.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Queensway path between Cawthra and Dixie
by: Anonymous

I believe at least three coyotes live in the bush beside the Queensway path between Cawthra and Dixie. I have seen them in the daytime and at dusk. They do not seem fazed by humans cycling or walking on the path.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heartland Coyotes (Mavis & Britannia)
by: Anonymous

Have been seeing one that seems to be getting bolder.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes or Wolves in my back yard
by: Anonymous

I just saw two healthy looking, Coyotes / wolves - I can't tell the difference. They had approached my two small, dogs (Shi-poos) I had on a lead in the back of my house. I started clapping my hands and shouting and they ran off. I live near the Browns Height park on Bristol and Cerditview Rd area.
I'm not sure if the animal control should hear about this, its very scary that they come so close to our homes.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pack of Coyotes
by: Anonymous

There was a pack of coyotes around our car at Erindale Park.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Large coyotes on Veronica in Port Credit
by: Tom

At 11:45 pm on May 1st there we two very large coyotes on the driveway when I went out to the car. They were very healthy and looked to be as large as wolves. I yelled at them and they sauntered off but not in any hurry.
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starstarstarstarstar 		A Coyote sighting
by: Anonymous

I saw a lone coyote by the heartland area too today! didn't know they would come over here as well ... there are a few forested areas and open fields though. It looked a healthy weight to me, so I'm glad they're fending well for themselves.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes in Clarkson
by: Harvey

I have seen coyotes in Clarkson for years. They travel through Hindhead Park, and especially the wide strip of land that the electrical towers are on. Everyone is afraid coyotes will kill their dogs or cats. We had a cat disappear a few years ago. We think a coyote got her. Sad. The government of Mississauga should get rid of coyotes. They are a menace.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cooksville Creek Ravine
by: Anonymous

I live facing onto the ravine of Cooksville Creek between Mississauga Valley Blvd and Burnhamthorpe. For the past few weeks I have regularly seen 2 or 3 different Coyotes hunting rabbits, squirrels, and the like. I have called out or made noise and while they do not appear to be timid or frightened, they do not wait around to see how friendly I am. They look to be beautiful healthy animals and keep to themselves.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spotting in the Credit Woodlands!
by: Anonymous

Just spotted a coyote in the Credit Woodlands area coming up Ballyclare Drive from Erindale Park! He looked at me and I looked at him and he darted back down the street.
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starstarstarstarstar 		McBride Elementary School
by: Anonymous

Saw two coyotes leaving the wooded area behind\beside McBride Elementary School and crossing the street in front of John XXIII Elementary School around 8:30 pm.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sighting on cawthra road south of qew
by: Anonymous

Just saw a beautiful golden coyote on the road Cawthra in front of my house. Very tall and majestic, in the middle of the blizzard. Felt sorry for him. Only 9.30 pm so early for them to be out of the forest. More than likely cold and hungry.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brickyard Park
by: Anonymous

Over the past year or so, I've heard and seen several coyotes in Brickyard Park (Mavis/Dundas area).
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starstarstarstarstar 		Birchwood Park
by: Anonymous

We occasionally see coyotes in Birchwood Park near Lakeshore and Clarkson Rd. Last night while walking my dogs towards the bottom of the toboggan hill, we came face to face with 3 healthy looking coyotes. They were curious about my dogs but did not attempt to get any closer to us, and eventually made their way down the path further into the park. I observed them for about 10 minutes and it looked like they were likely hunting for rabbits. In general, these animals are nothing to fear and are really quite beautiful.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pack of Coyotes
by: Anonymous

I saw a group of coyotes last night at Riverwood Park (Credit Woodlands / Burnhamthorpe) they were on the hill close to Burnhamthorpe Road and kept coming back down the hill into this bush by the parking lot, and back up on the hill. A couple of them looked especially well fed, much larger than I expected them to be. Really beautiful animals, but I’m glad I was in my car and not outside going for a walk.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pack of coyotes
by: Anonymous

Last night I saw a group of 4 coyotes by Riverdale Park, they were on the hill towards to Burnhamthorpe Road and then kept coming down and across to this bush by the parking lot, a couple of them looked much larger, must be really well fed.
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starstarstarstarstar 		McLaughlin / Matheson
by: Anonymous

Was walking my dog around 8 pm. Coyote ran down Avonwick to get to Four Winds Park. Others have seen a coyote in the park. Cats have gone missing in the neighbourhood. Found half a cat by some trees end of October. Someone is leaving raw chicken in the park.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes and red foxes in lakeview Mississauga
by: Anonymous

I have seen coyotes and red foxes on Northmount Avenue and Meredith Avenue. Have not seen any squirrels, birds, raccoons or skunks since October - I understand that skunks hibernate but something is off - the pet store said someone observed a "pack" of young coyotes in the bush lot at Cawthra Road and South Service Road while walking their dog - I’m concerned ... we have a cat.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coywolves
by: Paul Jackson

My dog and I run into coywolves in the Little Etobicoke Creek ravine near Bloor Street. They vary in size and colour. They aren't coyotes. The coywolves have taken over the habitat that used to belong to foxes. But the foxes profited from the human eradication of the eastern wolf. The coywolf is a mix of coyote, eastern wolf, and domestic dog. At least, that's the current state of the science. The coywolf is evolving just as the science is evolving just as the habitats are evolving. My dog and I are learning to adapt to them. I scare them away if they dare come near us.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes Everywhere
by: Anonymous

I believe all animals have a right to live but I live near Park Royal Plaza and I have seen more and more coyotes over the last 10 years. Tonight was eye opening. A large coyote was standing in the area with the playground and pathway between the buildings on/just off Truscott. It was looking at me and my dog as if to say, "what are you doing here". The city needs to do something.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wandering Coyettes in Lorne Park
by: Anonymous

I have spotted two coyotes running down Indian Road this October on separate occasions in the evening ... heading towards individual houses. I have also spotted one very LARGE coyote (but looks like a wolf to me) on Clarkson Road. I had to stop the car and wait for it to cross the street before I could continue ... as it wandered in front of my car! It was early morning around 9 am heading towards White Oaks school. I was concerned given the size of it and where it was heading that I called the school to warn them.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes spotted
by: Anonymous

Coyotes had been showing up at an elementary school in Mississauga, near Dixie and Queensway. For the past 4 days there have been coyote sightings on a daily basis. They have made they’re way into the school yard during the day when the kids are out, even walking up to the window when everyone is inside the school. They are fairly large and not scared to approach the yard when crowded with children. This is actually very scary and I think it needs to be controlled.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heard but not seen
by: Anonymous

Over the past few weeks, during the evening, I have heard coyotes howling, whilst making their way along the creek that runs behind the Iona Square shopping plaza. The howling doesn't last very long, as they are obviously on the move northward.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rathwood Park Sighting
by: Anonymous

Yesterday, we spotted two average sized coyotes just sitting under the north goal nets in Rathwood Park near Tomken and Rathburn Roads in East Mississauga. It was around 3:30 pm. We slowly approached them but they quietly sat up and slowly walked to the trees beside the West Bank of the adjacent creek. We never got closer than 15 metres to them. One had a greyish white coat and the other was a bit more golden in colour. They were both beautiful and peaceful.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote
by: Anonymous

Spotted today areaound 9 am, running in the Credit Woodlands area.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Large coyote spotted
by: Port Credit east

Could it be a wolf? Larger than a German Shepherd.
spotted noon near Hurontario and Lakeshore.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Large Coyote at 9:30 Clarkson
by: Anonymous

The path beside the aqueduct that is just east of Park Royal Plaza ... was walking my 85 lbs German Shepherd when she braced to attention mid-stride, turned around and I look back. There was a pretty large coyote around 20 feet from us. It was tall and lanky. Either a full grown Alpha male coyote looking for a date with my dog (female) or a less than scared coywolf juvenile.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote in Clarkson
by: Anonymous

Our cat was taken by a Coyote last Friday night, and we are almost certain it came right into our back yard to get it. I don't mind if these things stay in the creek or larger natural areas, but if they are coming into my backyard I have a massive problem with that.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Seen In Rockwood Glen Park
by: Anonymous

The three of us observed an average sized coyote in Rockwood Glen Park around 11:30 pm. This is a small park situated east of Dixie Road at Rathburn Road in East Mississauga. We had a Fenix flashlight, with a slight cool white tint, and the coyote's eyes displayed an eerie lime green glow when targeted with our light. It's fur colour looked light grey. It ran across the children's playground, crossed the soccer field, ran along the asphalt pathway, and then disappeared over the hill on the north side of the park. We were amazed that it could run across the park in such a silent manner. It maintained eye contact with us for about 1-2 minutes and never made a sound. It never got closer than about 20-30 metres to us. It travelled alone and the only other animal we saw this night in the park was a small skunk. In the past, we have seen quite a few rabbits in the area. It was an interesting and peaceful encounter.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mississauga Valley
by: Anonymous

Just a few minutes ago I heard a number of coyotes howling in the area along Cooksville Creek just north of Iona Square. The noise didn't last very long. Due to the trees it was impossible to see anything. Much the same as yesterday evening.
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starstarstarstar 		Spotted in Richard Jones Park (Hurontario and Dundas)
by: Anonymous

I spotted it in a trail in the woods. It looked very scary and was blackish in color and looked quite ferocious. Residents in the area, please be aware.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Small coyote in Mississauga Valley
by: Anonymous

Around 11:30 pm on Saturday May 19 at the intersection of Kaneff Cres and Missisauga Valley (stop sign) we drove past, almost into, a small coyote that was slowly walking across the street. It was the size of a medium sized dog, with very short legs and an overall small build. He didn’t seem to be bothered by the headlights or the cars at all.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote
by: Anonymous

At approx 8:50 pm May 6 we saw a coyote on Goodison Ave.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not sure what this was
by: Anonymous

My daughter saw what she thought was a "werewolf" last Friday night. I explained that werewolves do not exist so must've been a wolf. She took a very blurry picture so I couldn't tell exactly. While walking the dog this morning, I came across this creature and assumed it must be a coyote, however, this thing was very scrawny and after googling pics on the internet of coyotes, I really don't think that's what I saw this morning .. I live in the Square One area.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes Marie Curtis Dog Park
by: Anonymous

Three coyotes at Marie Curtis dog park at 6 am Tuesday April 24, 2018. They were not afraid and would not leave.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lone Coyote
by: Anonymous

One coyote seen trotting along Clarkson Road South/Missenden Cres @ 7:45 am.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wolf spotted in Mississauga March 25th 2018
by: Anonymous

I also saw a very large looking Wolf with slim built torso at 3 am March 25th 2018 on Confederation Parkway south of Central parkway. Roaming alone but very confident. I drove past & stopped, the "wolf" passed my car, I turned my car around to have a second look, but he went into to field or park. I was not gonna follow by foot.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote trotting up Peter St. S.
by: Anonymous

Two lone coyotes seen trotting up the middle of Peter Street S as if they owned the place, March 21 2018 8pm, March 4/18 7:30 am.
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by: Anonymous

I was walking my dogs last night around midnight (5 and 10) and saw two coyotes walking through the complex and into the nearby park. They looked like small German Shepherds with longer torsos. Both weighing an estimated 60+ lbs. Their fur obviously made them look a bit larger, but they did not look like they had been missing any meals either.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mcbride avenue
by: Anonymous

Saw 1 very large and 1 regular size last night around 2 am near Mcbride high school.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sure looks like a wolf - Greenoaks ravine
by: Yanchis

Saw a pair of large animals this morning watching my dog bark at them through a wrought iron fence. They were larger than a German Shepherd and mostly grey with a broader snout and smaller ears than a coyote. Looked just like the commercial for IAMs where the wolf turns into a dog. Scared me so much I was yelling at my dog to come in and they took off before I could get a picture. Sure glad we have a fence!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote
by: Port Credit resident

Last night we had a large group of coyotes at our fence line. We back on a naturalized Park. They were yipping and calling. We have currently a dog that is healing after emergency surgery and I’m thinking they could smell him. Our other dog was quiet and went out to the protected dog run and just sat there. I have an old school bell that I ring loudly when ever I see coyotes. I really had to ring it loud and long. I know it is mating season and that alone causes a lot of activity. When leaving the area I met a man who said his neighbour told him she saw a coyote with a small dog in its mouth. Watch your pets folks, we are in for a rough ride.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Large One - Strolling on Oakwood Ave South
by: K Cosman

Observed a large Wolf (now known to me as CoyWolf) walking very casually north on Oakwood Ave South from the lake about 1:15 am. More grey on the mane of its' big chest to tannish brown on the sleek hindquarters, a flowing/bushy tail. I would estimate this big boy as larger than a big German Shepherd - looked quite powerful. Mannerism not being skittish at all.
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Coyote Noises
by: Anonymous

Once more, last night I heard several coyotes making their way along Cooksville Creek, just north of Ilona Square shopping plaza. It began, and continued, intermittently until around 10 pm.
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by: Abby

Just saw a coyote in Delwood Park around 7pm. It was not scared of me and my dog, it came close, so I yelled at it and used my strobe on my flashlight and it kept its distance from us - we got out of there!
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starstarstarstarstar 		More night time activity
by: Anonymous

Again last night, around 9:30 there was a 'chorus' of coyotes howling, as they made their way along Cooksville Creek, just north of Ilona Square.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coywolf/Coyote
by: Anonymous

I saw one on the south-west corner of Indian Road and Infinity St. on Monday, February 12 around 5:00 p.m. It was a beautiful silvery-white in colour. I stopped my car to get a closer look and it just stared at me. It actually moved a little closer to my car to get a closer look as well. I think he was just as curious of me as I was of him!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heard, but not seem
by: Anonymous

Within the last few days I have heard coyotes twice along the Cooksville Creek, north of Ilona Square late at night; and early morning. They were not very noisy, for a change!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes
by: Anonymous

Just saw one in Delwood Park 7:30 pm February 11 2018. It saw my light and went into the creek bed.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Mavis and Dundas
by: Anonymous

I saw a large coyote near Dundas on the hill opposite Superstore. My dog is a 60 lb husky and this coyote (or possibly coywolf) was larger than he is, and looked well-fed.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote sighting Ewing Cres
by: Anonymous

Sighting on Ewing Crescent near Mavis and Britania this week in a backyard.
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starstarstarstarstar 		See them all the time
by: clarkson

We see coyotes literally every other day in Clarkson. They tend to mind their own business but one thing I have noticed over the last few years is that the ones I see now are much bigger and super, super fast. I mean lightning bolts. Not sure why but I stand behind that observation.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes near Queensway and Hurontario
by: Anonymous

I heard what sounded like a pack of coyotes near Cooksville Creek by Cherry Post and Camilla, at about 23:00. They were making so much noise. I've definitely heard them in the area before, but they sounded really close today. There are signs in the park in that area. I have lived in this area for over 10 years but only started to hear the coyotes this fall.
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starstarstarstar 		Clarkson Creek Bridge
by: Anonymous

I was walking across bridge around 5 pm and heard the strangest sound of wild animals resonating from beneath bridge. I kept walking not wanting to know the source. Knew was coywolf pack.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eglinton/Terry Fox
by: PK

Saw one and then two other coyotes walk across my front yard in the snow. Captured on my security camera around 2:30 am. Not sure if they are wandering the neighbourhood because it was garbage day?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mavis and Eglinton
by: Anonymous

I’ve seen this one before but finally I was able to follow him (by car). At one point he even stopped and just watched me. Grey in colour this was December 4th 2017.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote spotted on Hiawatha Pky Port Credit
by: Anonymous

Spotted a Coyote on Hiawatha and Cumberland in a Port Credit, this was December 5, 2017 around 5:00 pm.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Huge Coywolf - Forest Hill Drive
by: Anonymous

My husband was travelling back early on Saturday morning and saw a HUGE coy wolf sitting on the side of the road at Forest Hill Drive, just off Eglington Avenue West. He said it was the size of a large German Shepherd. I have also been hearing packs of coyotes howling at night, not far from The Chase.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote spotted in Lorne Park area
by: Anonymous

Large Coyote spotted roaming in Lorne Park Townhome Complex off of Queen St W. / Ibar Way area last evening. While walking our dog around 7:00 pm a Coyote was spotted coming down the middle of the road. Once we made loud yelling and flashed our flashlight on him, he retreated slightly but then reappeared from behind a bush and roamed out of the complex to Queen St. It did not appear to be totally bothered by humans and looked comfortable with his route out of the complex.

I wonder whether this Coyote and the one in the comment below, are the same individual, as they were seen in the same area at around the same time.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote in our Townhome Complex
by: Carla French

Last night, on Tuesday, November 7th at 6:30 pm, my husband and I were walking our small dog around the Lorne Park Townhome Complex, and we came in contact with a large coyote wandering around the streets. He was very cautious and when my husband yelled and stomped his feet, he quietly backed away and went out of sight. A few minutes later, he appeared again and made a run for the walking path that leads out to Queen Street.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes in Mississauga
by: Anonymous

Over the past few nights/early hours I have been awoken by coyotes howling as they make their way along the Cooksville Creek, just north of the Ilona shopping plaza.
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Coyote was big like a German Shepherd
by: Anonymous

One big and beautiful Coyote just walked with me in the townhouse complex on Shawnmarr Road, then started to run across the street into the other complex, apparently hunting for cats. Very fast
and powerful animal. It was this morning at 10:30. I was walking my little dog and I didn't even have a time to pick my dog up. Lucky this time, but now I am afraid for my little friend, even on the leash. This Coyote is very fast and not afraid of anything. At the time, there were some men working on sidings and making a lot of noise, but it didn't bother the Coyote a bit.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two sightings near Eglinton & Hurontario intersection
by: Nick Cerqueira

Within the past month I've seen 2 Coyotes around the area of Eglinton & Hurontario. The first was large, looked to be a male Coyote crossing Eglinton Avenue East, just west of Hurontario at Sorrento Drive (behind Harvey's). This was 3 weeks ago around 4 am. Last week I saw a smaller Coyote crossing Hurontario between Nahani Way and Armdale Road (north of Eglinton Ave). This sighting was around 2 am.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Three Lone Coyote Sightings
by: Anonymous

Lone Coyote on Angela Crescent this morning ... same thing /same street a few weeks back. Also lone Coyote seen on Clarkson Rd South last month. All sightings around 8 to 8:30 am, in broad daylight!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Sightins - Mavis & Eglinton & Mississauga Valley
by: Dianna

About a week and a half ago, my husband was getting ready to leave for work around 4:00am. He heard what sounded like dog paws walking down the street. When he turned to look at what he thought was the dog, he noticed that it was a full grown adult coyote. On another note, my daughter's boyfriend who lives near Hurontario and the Mississauga valley area also noticed a huge coyote. Apparently they are showing up all over Mississauga now. I also heard that Square One shopping mall has signs indicating that there are coyotes in the area and to take precaution. Stay safe, watch your small children and pets.
Cheers!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote sighting
by: Anonymous

August 26 2017 and Jack Darling dog park, around midnight, I spotted a large white Coyote. It was outside the park about 30 ft away near the entrance. Ran when I approached trying to get a video of it.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible Coywolf in Sheridan Homelands
by: Lorenzo Blanco

Followed a Coywolf or big Coyote on Thornlodge Drive and Liruma Road last night (August 23, 2017) around 9 pm.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Three medium sized Coyotes
by: Anonymous

Spotted three medium sized Coyotes while walking the dog near Webb Drive Confederation 01:43 am 2/19/2017. The animals were curious and not aggressive. The group scattered when I moved quickly and clapped my hands.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heard, but not seen
by: Anonymous

Quite recently, within the last 5 days, there have been three instances of what I believe to be coyotes making their way along the bank of Cooksville Creek, during the day. They make an awful lot of noise, and I am surprised at their apparent lack of concern for humans, particularly during the day. Unfortunately I was not able to observe them, as my view, from my balcony, is obstructed by the trees. The area that I refer to is behind Iona Square, and just south of the northern arm of Mississauga Valley Blvd.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote
by: Anonymous

Spotted a large Coyote this morning running down the street in Mineola.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote spotted in Lisgar
by: Anonymous

Coyote spotted in Aspen park at 4:10 pm on 23rd, June 2017.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Large Coyote Spotted in Lisgar Area
by: Anonymous

A large Coyote was spotted on Rosehurst Drive (north of Hazelridge) at 5:00 am this morning. Be vigilant and keep your pets close to you. The Coyote headed through the school yard and towards the creek. It weighed in excess of 90 lbs.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Meadowvale Conservation Area - Howling, Yelping
by: Anonymous

Does anybody else hear coyotes in the middle of the night in the area surrounding the Meadowvale Conservation Park? I've been awoken by the howls and barks a few times. I've found myself fascinated with them so its not much of a bother, however I'm sure that I'm not the only one who must hear it.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Large Coyote Galbriath/Varden/All Saints School
by: Anonymous

Several neighbors over the last few weeks have seen a large coyote often going up Rossland or Varden towards the All Saints Catholic school yard/park. The coyote often is seen going up towards the park in the early morning and it returns at dusk.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote spotting on Lake Wabukane trail
by: Anonymous

Saw a large coyote around 11pm walking the path between windwood and Inlake across from Glacé Bay. I could see it from my back yard.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lakeshore and Winston Churchill
by: Anonymous

I just saw a coyote walking on Lakeshore on the pedestrian side at the intersection with Winston Churchill. I was in the car (April 25, 2017)
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote on Glen Erin trail and Council Ring Road
by: Anonymous

Yesterday I walked my dog and met a big Coyote on a trail. I was surprised when he came to the intersection, he was waiting till 2 cars passed and then went across the road.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Large Coywolf spotted being chased
by: Anonymous

My husband was driving down Eglington Avenue towards Mississauga Road at 9:45am today and a HUGE coy wolf ran across Eglington Ave. being chased by 2 big deer with antlers. They ran off into the ravine. The coywolf was huge (over 100 lbs). Not sure who won this battle.
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starstarstarstar 		Mavis & Eglinton
by: Alvin

Saw a half eaten rabbit in my backyard on May.01 2017. Have been advised that its either a Coyote or Fox. Like most have said, the foxes are rare now, so it likely a Coyote.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Indian Road Sighting
by: Anonymous

Had a couple right on Indian Road in Lorne Park at dawn on Monday morning.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Removed Posts
by: Anonymous

I was thinking the same thing, everything from this year and the last few months of last year has been removed, seems weird. I wonder why that happened?

See below.
You can see current Coyote sightings from Mississauga by checking out more recent sightings from 2016 and 2017 here ... Autumn Urban Coyotes in Mississauga and Coyotes in Mississauga.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Removed posts
by: Anonymous

Kind of odd how over 30 reports have been deleted off this site. There was more than 30 from December 2016 up until beginning of February 2017.

Hi there - yes, I have removed many comments from this section, which is "Coyote Sightings from 2011", and I have added them, or will be adding them, to the section for current Coyote sightings. I think it is necessary to put them where people who are currently concerned, or who wish to report or read about Coyotes in the area, can find current information.
I also get between 30 - 60 reports of various wild animal sightings each week, so those have to be dealt with in order of importance, not necessarily in chronological order.
This isn't a government or MNR website, its just little ol' me sitting in my kitchen working as hard as I can!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Winston Churchill and Erin Centre
by: Anonymous

Saw a coyote walking in front of my house on Bushelgrove Circle. Please keep your pets inside!
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starstarstar 		Coyote on Brookhurst Road (Clarkson Area)
by: Anonymous

Brookhurst Road, Mississauga (Clarkson Area)
Coyote spotted running down the middle of the street at 11:20 AM then up and down the creek pathways.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote on Yeovil Road at 10am
by: Anonymous

I have seen a coyote in the Bonner/Padstow creek area three times in the past couple of weeks. This morning at 10am there was a coyote walking down Yeovil Street, heading east. I clapped my hands and yelled at it, which got its attention, but it turned back around and kept going. It stopped close to the bottom of the street to sniff around - likely for the cats that are usually outside - and then went on its way. I hopped in my car to see if I could catch up with it to haze it, but it was already gone, likely down the Padstow catwalk or the Bonner catwalk. If you are walking your dog, always carry something with you that makes a lot of noise to scare the coyotes off. Do not feed any animals outdoors! It will just attract coyotes. Someone on Yeovil is feeding the critters (squirrels, bunnies, skunks, birds) and THAT'S attracting coyotes who are opportunistic! For the cat owners....leaving your cat outdoors is illegal and not a smart thing to do. Shame on you for being an irresponsible person and leaving your cat out as bait for the coyotes.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Missing Brown Tabby Cat (Clarkson)
by: Anonymous

Our cat has been missing since Sunday morning. We are terrified after learning about all of these coyote sightings!!

(Brown Tabby Cat. Green Eyes. White paws/legs, white stomach, white mouth/around his nose. Pink Nose. Wearing brown collar with some blue on it, and a blue bone shaped name tag with his name "Stevie" on it. 6 year old neutered male.) If anyone in the Clarkson area has spotted him, please let me know! 416-570-3335.

Many neighbours have told us about coyote sightings, one even saw one with a dead cat in it's mouth 4 houses down, so sad. We are praying it wasn't our little guy.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bonner Road
by: Anonymous

There was one on the front lawn of the building at 2360 Bonner this weekend.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote park royal
by: Anonymous

Coyote spotted in the birch cres. And benedet rd area this morning.
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starstarstarstarstar 		south sheridan/benedet
by: Anonymous

Nov 4 - 7:40am. larger brown/tan coyote ran out from industrial area towards the gas station - continued w/b on South Sheridan. Looks fairly healthy. I have seen a few over the past years but two in twelve hours proves they are more active. I haven't seen my little rabbit family in awhile.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes killing cats
by: Anonymous

Our outdoor cat of 9 years has gone missing since Nov. 1st, 2016. He was let out in the morning, and we saw two coyotes on our street (Karenza) just an hour later. Within the last month, we have seen countless coyotes on Karenza/Sandgate/Truscott, usually at night. Last week, we spotted one mid-afternoon right in front of our house. Seems like they aren't scared of humans, and are feeding on the neighbourhood cats. Three missing cat posters, not including ours, just on our street. Please keep your cats indoors, especially at night and early morning. Keep dogs on a short leash, and be cautious walking them in the dark. A worker at animal services said he watched a coyote go after a dog on a leash. Be careful and keep your beloved pets safe.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Park
by: Senga

Went for a walk an hour ago (8pm ish). Coyote came running down Vey, wb on Sand gate, then down Lockhart. skinny thing. Light coat. Stayed inidle of road the whole time
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Coyote Sightings on Kelly Road - Park Royal - Clarkson
by: Anonymous

My husband saw a coyote twice this week trotting along our street, Kelly Road (off Truscott). Then I come to work (Upper Middle Road East and Winston Churchill, Oakville) and my boss said a coyote was trotting across the back of the parking lot. It is quite amazing.
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starstarstarstarstar 		I see coyotes weekly in Park Royal
by: Anonymous

I live in Park Royal, just off Truscott. I have seen many coyotes for years but they seem to have little fear lately. Or, perhaps they are scared but need to hunt and be near human populations. They den near Iona High School.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dog taken
by: Andreas

We live on Hollywell Ave and Tuesday October 25 at around 11:00pm we let Hector in the backyard before going to bed. Standing by the door waiting for him to come back , I heard a scuffle and some minor barking. I ran to the backyard and he was gone. I heard something walking in the leaves behind the fence . Then it was silent . I ran back to the house to get my wife and some flashlights , but after a couple of hours there wasn't a trace. We looked for remains the next day along the river and behind the fence line and again nothing. Our backyard is completely fenced in so it goes to show that they are there and waiting for any opportunity . We are heartbroken .
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clarkson Coyote Sighting
by: Mr. G

Thanksgiving weekend we saw a coyote at about 9:30pm right on Bonner Road.
Later that evening, I heard them along the creek that runs up to the Go Station between Bonner and Truscott. I crept along with my camera, but they would get suddenly silent whenever I got close so I gave up the chase.
Next time maybe!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes in Mississauga Valley Parks
by: Anonymous

Last night,actually very early this morning, at 5:18am, I was awakened by a extremely loud noise of barking and howling.
I am assuming it was a bunch of coyotes. I heard the same noise a week or so earlier, but not as loud as last night.
Compared to the previous occurrence, I think they were on the west side of the creek, last night.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Large Pack
by: Anonymous

Was visiting my new home location and witnessed a large pack of coyotes crossing the street into the bushes on ninth line near the osprey march. It was very scary yet no warnings of coyotes are posted?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote on my front lawn
by: Anonymous

Last Wednesday at 530 am o was taking out the trash and there was a coyote sitting on my grass as if it owned the place. I dropped the garbage bag and went right back into the house. I went out a few min later and it was gone. Bromsgrove road in Clarkson
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starstarstarstarstar 		2 coyotes
by: Anonymous

Saturday October 15, 2016. 5:30AM. Burnhamthorpe/Arista. 2 coyotes crossing over Burnhamthorpe heading toward Mississauga Valley blvd. Lots of bunnies, raccoons in that area.
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starstarstarstarstar 		new to port credit
by: Anonymous

I go for a run every Mon-Fri morning about 5am and I see coyotes no less than 3x week in front of, or near the entrances of, Brueckner Gardens, Richard's Memorial and Jack Darling Park. It isn't the same coyote as I have seen 2 on a given morning. This morning while running westbound at 5:20 one particularly large fellow was sitting in the middle of the road where Balboa meets Lakeshore West. He just looked at me as I ran by on the northside of the road. When I came back he was curled up in the same spot. I crossed the street to get the street name and he merely lifted his head to look at me then lay back down so I fear he may have been hit by a car. I just called Animal Services and they said they were dispatching someone right away. I sure hope so.....
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starstarstarstarstar 		5 Coyotes on Carrera Ln, Mississauga
by: Anonymous

I spotted 5 Coyotes walking southeast on Carrera Ln around 6:45AM on Monday October 3, 2016 while walking my dogs. We often hear them yelping around dusk...very scary.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Siting
by: Anonymous

Monday October 10th 8:45pm
I saw a coyote walking west on Bromsgrove Road near Tredmore Drive. It was looking for food.
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 in Jack Darling Park
by: Anonymous

My husband saw 3 doglike grey animals come out of the trails in Jack Darling Park at 6:40 am today. At first he thought they were off leash dogs and kept waiting for the owne to appear but they were at the entrance to the boardwalk in a flash. Pretty sure they were coyotes. Greyish in colour but hard to tell at that time of morning.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fox in Port Credit
by: Anonymous

Oct 9, 2016 at 7am. I was walking the dog by the lake in Port Credit right at the end of Hurontario, just south of lakeshore.
Spotted a small fox trotting along that little sandy area, probably trying to catch a duck, but it didnt seem at all scared of us.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Sightings on Kelly Road
by: Anonymous

3 coyotes were on Kelly Road (between Truscott and Brookhurst) on Sat Oct 1 at 1:30 pm in the afternoon.
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starstarstarstarstar 		fox in whiteoaks
by: Anonymous

Oct 1, 2016. There was a fox I my backyard.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Willow Glen PS
by: Anonymous

My son and his friends spotted a coyote in the schoolyard at Willow Glen PS this afternoon (Lewisham and Truscott)
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote sighting Friday Sep 30 @ 9:35 am
by: Anonymous



Coyote sighting on Angela Crescent....it was walking along the side walk on the south side.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heard But Not Seen
by: Coach

At dusk on September 22, our entire soccer team, that just finished their practice, heard the yelping of a pack of coyotes just south of Lakeview Park (Dixie/Lakeshore area). The noise only lasted for about 5 minutes but a few of the young players became alarmed and rushed quickly to their vehicles. Most likely, the yelping originated from the same coyote pack observed near Marie Curtis Park in summer 2016, which is about 1 km east of this location.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sighting at Truscott and Seagul (Clarkson)
by: Anonymous

Out for a walk and a lone coyote came strolling down the street (Bostock and Canvey Cres). It was weary of us and made sure to keep it's distance. It looked lost.
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starstarstarstarstar 		I also saw one Coyote
by: Anonymous

I saw one coyote roaming around going through garbage/recycle bags in our townhouse complex, Erin Center/Winston Churchill area in Mississauga ~11pm Sep. 19.
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starstarstarstar 		Erin Mills
by: Anonymous

Sept 19,2016 ,8.45pm.Coyotes in Mississauga Erin Mills ; across Erin Mills Town Centre right by the new Daniels buildings are.Be aware.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coytoes
by: Anonymous

We had a notification to watch for them
in our Apt Building tonight..
We are located next to a huge natural
park area..YET NO SIGNS ARE POSTED ??
Ms Mayor pls take note as this is also
a Seniors area.. or PS Hazel
Regards
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fox sighting
by: Anonymous

I saw a fox tonight at 7 oclock at night walking very calmly and slowly on the sidewalk in front of Subways at the Credit Landing Plaza in Port Credit.
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starstarstarstarstar 		coyote sightings (3)
by: Brian

Tonight I seen my first coyotes. 2 in the long grass area next to the community garden in Hillside Park and another one on Sheridan Creek Trail between Brookhurst and Wiseman. It was bright out, around 6.30-7! Very cool customers, in no rush to move, even with my Boxer barking at them. Beautiful to see them but watch out people!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sighting in Meadowvale/Castlebridge
by: Anonymous

I saw a Coyote come out from a residence and cross Glen Erin into the Castlebridge school yard. This was at dusk just after 9 pm. It stopped and looked back at us for a while. There was a woman walking her small dog behind us. It was my very first time seeing one.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sheridan Creek
by: Anonymous

Our house backs onto Sheridan Creek on Fletcher Valley Crescent. We saw a big Coyote walking through our backyard during the morning around 10 am. Sadly there was a Raccoon family of 5 the day before. Now there's only one baby left. It saw us and turned directions walking into the ravine, destination Rattray Marsh. Scary sight to see them during daylight.
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starstarstarstarstar 		The College Way and Winston Churchill Boulevard
by: Anonymous

About 6:30 pm, not afraid of human or cars, a fairly large size. It crossed the street, ran into the park on the College Way.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sighting
by: CB

I was walking with my husky and two Coyotes were running up the street beside us. The Coyotes seem to not be bothered or threatened by us. I'm just happy my dog is safe. We walked as fast as we could in the other direction. This location was at Lakeshore by the Scotiabank in PC. At about 11:45pm.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes seen just about every day.
by: Anonymous

Coyotes now just about a daily sight in wooded lot on both sides of Orr Rd between Clarkson Rd South and Meadow Wood Rd. These Coyotes have no fear of humans ... they are seen in broad daylight as well as in morning hours or early evening evening and not just at dawn or dusk. Heads up to anyone walking or walking with pets! City 311 gets called with every sighting.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Central Parkway and Rathburn
by: Anonymous

Spotted at about 2 am darting through the streets. Pretty big in size. This is the second time I've seen a Coyote in this area.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cat taken by Coyote - Balsam Ave Clarkson
by: Anonymous

Friday April 29 Balsam Ave in Clarkson - our 25 lb family cat was taken by a Coyote on Balsam Ave - across from Clarkson go train - Southdown and Lakeshore area. We found fur and her collar - no mess - the fur is Coyote - this had to be a big one because our cat was 25 lbs. She hasn't been seen since - we are all very sad :( be careful everyone.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes around ORR RD/ANGELA CRESENT
by: Anonymous


A pack of 3 coyotes seen on Orr Rd last eve around dusk.
They were in the south naturalized messy area but one of them had crossed the road after exiting the open greenbelt on the north side.

Angela Crescent, which is full of homes, backs onto Orr Rd.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote sighting
by: Ransher Nain

Coyote sighted at 12.20 am on Garnet avenue; heading towards south service rd.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote sighting
by: Ransher Nain

Coyote sighted at 12.20 am on Garnet Avenue; heading towards south service road.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorne Park sighting (Elite Road)
by: Alan Forde

Coyote sighting - Apr 19, 06:20, Elite Rd, large (German Shepard sized) with dead cat in mouth.
Came from Chasehurst or Mildmay, then moved north on Elite.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please help us about these coyotes
by: Anonymous

Recently coyotes have been seen many times in the last four days in the plantation place and hazelton place area near loblaws in central erin mills. This has really scared all the residents . They go through any garbage bags that have been left outside and make a big mess. The children are afraid to go out and play . Please do something about these scary creatures as they are huge. We don't want to keep our children inside now that the weather is warmer.. Please have these coyotes removed !!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Large coyotes Lakeview
by: Anonymous

Tonight , April 12, at 1.00 am I just saw two large coyotes cross Cawthra Road near the community centre from Cawthra woods, walk up my driveway and they went into neighbours back yard. They seemed as tall as a deer. From far away in the dark I initially thought they were deer. Up close there is no mistake they were Coyotes. However, they do seem quite a bit larger then I would have expected. I had seen a coyote at the Lake Promenade Park years ago, and it was much smaller, very similar to a German Shepherd.

I was wondering if the new garbage program is bringing them closer to our homes, as garbage bins are kept outside. I would think a smart coyote would have no problem figuring out how to open the bin. I noticed last week that it looked like something had gotten into our bin.
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starstarstarstarstar 		mclaughlin rd
by: mathew b

Large pack of coywolves traveling along the green belt from Courtney park to Derry Rd into Derry dale golf course , I have witnessed them on many occasions, I have seen them eating geese out of the small pond there as well as a found fresh badger carcass there last month, a young white tail buck was taken down the previous winter I kept the skull, its in my fish tank, along with rabbit fur pretty much everywhere , there is even blue Herron , one very large one , and two smaller ones that came about two springs ago. and beaver,. the pond contains white crappie , large and smallmouth bass , sunfish , bullhead catfish, and brook trout and Parr size salmon in its adjoining creek. People have become so far removed from nature that they view it as a threat, nature is everywhere if you let it, and take time to witness it. As there is no hunting in Mississauga , the animals have become aloof, you can get with in twenty feet of deer ,if your still it won't care, geese even closer and thus becoming easy prey, and a free meal to a pack of coywolves. There is a good chance this is just human development causing this ,smaller tighter green spaces for them to share, smaller corridors to go between from one green space to the next , and free food every where every garbage day. if you don't want to live next to nature , move to a condo, stay indoors. Things change , adapt , nature has no issue with this , you are part of nature .....
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starstarstarstarstar 		A pack of coyotes in PC?
by: Richard

We live on Stavebank just north of the tracks. About one am I saw a large coyote saunter up the street, and then back down with 3 additional recruits. This is the first time I have seen a pack. They then came towards the house jumped the short front wall and started heading towards the back yard. We have a medium sized (50 lbs) dog who lives in a kennel with a protected run. They visit often. A month ago while our dog was off leash (my bad) he was badly bitten by one of these characters. On another occasion I was walking our dog around 10 pm and a large coyote joined our walk, our dog said nothing, I thought at first it was a stray shepherd but it was a LARGE coyote. I was quite nervous at first but after walking with us for a few steps, the coyote broke off and headed for the ravine. They are definitely edgy.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote: the misunderstood animal
by: Anonymous

Hi, well I live in Cawthra and Lakeshore area, and I've seen coyotes. What many don't realise is that they are HARMLESS unless you attack them, by doing stupid things like throwing, kicking, or otherwise threatening them. Coyotes are dogs, and as such are curios by nature. They aren't the issue, the issue is scared uneducated people ( about wildlife ) that generally try to "scare" them away, which generally causes them to be injured and an injured dog is one that has no pride and thus will attack. Furthermore the eastern coyote is a part of our ecosystem, they are useful in keeping the mouse population under control, they aren't increasing in numbers but rather we are increasingly invading their natural habitat by development. In the state of Arizona people have been living with Coyotes for thousands of years, I don't see why we can't do the same. Just take precautions with your toddlers and dogs, seen as they are hunters and your dog( especially chuwawas and the likes that look like mice to the coyote are prey. But if you keep them in close watch, they will never be hurt. Also if you see a coyote LET IT BE don't approach it or EVER threaten it with a stick. Just remove yourself + dog/child SLOWLY and NEVER RUN as they will chase you, like any dog. so long as you follow the said rules coyotes will never attack you, and besides they are cute to see from a safe distance. Also keep in mind that coyotes don't mind fences, or property lines, they just follow their territorial instincts for food. One Racoon or skunk is more dangerous then a pack of coyotes. I agree with the government in saying coyotes shouldn't be removed, but rather humans educated. Since we are the issue not the coyotes. So long as we educate ourselves and follow simple logic these animals will thrive and the chances of violent encounters reduced to almost none.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bristol and Hwy 10
by: Anonymous

Saw a very large Coyote today running in the field alongside Bristol Road right in front of St. Francis Xavier Highschool. It was around 7pm while the sun was setting.
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starstarstarstar 		Marie Curtis Park
by: Anonymous

We have seen the same Coyote in Marie Curtis Park for several mornings. The park is on the South side of Lakeshore, east of Dixie before the Etobicoke Creek. Same Coyote every few days, stands right in the middle of the field. No harm done.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote on QEW at Erin Mills Parkway exit
by: Ellen

While driving westbound on the QEW today (March 19th) about 5 pm, I saw a coyote on the small area of land at the northbound Erin Mills Pkwy exit on the north side of the highway. This small area of land is surrounded by roads and traffic on all sides. The animal was mostly blond, tan, and shades of lighter brown in colour, with a bushy tail. It was standing, looking around and did not appear to be in distress.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sighting in Port Credit village townhomes
by: Leslie

I saw a large Coyote at 11:00 a.m. Running north on St. Lawrence Drive towards Lakeshore. This is the second time I have seen Coyotes in our complex. My friend spotted a terrified and injured dog in the trees down by the lake this morning. She called animal services and the dog was taken to a vet for care.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes behind Port Credit High School
by: Bill

One Coyote approached my wife and our schnoodle late this morning on the streets immediately to the South of the Port Credit High School sports fields. I'd like to thank the nearby resident who scared the Coyote away, much to the relief of my wife. The coyotes have clearly made a home for themselves here in East Mineola. I'm not really surprised given the recent rise in the rabbit population.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Pictures Wanted
by: Anonymous

Hello All
I would love to be able to photograph any reliable coyotes someone has in their area.
I would like to document as many of our urban coyotes. There are lots of reports about coyotes moving into our neighbourhoods but not too much photographic "proof"
If you see coyotes on a regular basis please feel free to contact me:
Megw1975@gmail.com

Thank you in advance
Meghan
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote
by: Anonymous

At Allan A school at 8 pm walking through with my 2 small dogs one large Coyote came close to us trying to lure the dogs at about 15 feet from me, they pretend to be playful. Also at Cawthra estate I spotted 3 different ones.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very active
by: Anonymous

There has been lots of activity - recently at Burnhamthorpe and Kariya around 4 am I saw a young Coyote with an adult in the field hunting for food. Another sighting at Burnhamthorpe and Robert Speck running across the street. Lots of howling.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Timothy Court
by: Anonymous

Scraggly Coyote on the street. Running back and forth looking at certain houses over and over again.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote at 11am
by: Maggie

Was going to see a house on Robin/Sherwood Forest and a Coyote was causally walking down a road at 11 am. I stopped for a chat, but he just kept on walking - right into the yard of the house I went to see. Maybe it's a sign... Heh
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pack of Coyotes
by: Anonymous

Saw a pack today on Oakes drive, off of Minneola, in front of neighbours front lawn there were about 4 to 5 of them. Just hanging out. They looked rabid.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Port credit Coyote
by: Anonymous

Lake shore and and cumberland.
6am January 16th
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starstarstarstarstar 		Arrowhead Road
by: Anonymous

We live just next to the Credit River and since just before Christmas we have seen a coyote/coydog/coywolf coming up out of the river and heading off into the neighbourhood. One day I saw it 4-5 times. Quite healthy looking and a good size but would not say it was 100 pounds, but bigger than a standard coyote.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote mineola east
by: Anonymous

Saw a coyote last weekend on Oakes drive. Saw another one today eating a squirrel on someone's lawn on Goldthrope. It's a large coyote!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote trotting through forest - Folkway Woods
by: Sandy

For the first time in 20 years, saw a coyote trotting through forest behind townhouses on Folkway Drive. Unbelievable how close he was to the backyard. Keep your small dogs close by!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote
by: Anonymous

I saw a large grey coyote at 11 AM this morning walking along the train tracks at Atwood Lane, maybe a 5 minute walk from the Meadowvale Conservation Area.

The train tracks are behind my backyard. As soon as my dog and I saw it, it ran off.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Port Credit
by: Anonymous

Coyote seen this am in Mineola this am at 0530
At the corner of Windy Oaks and Crossfield Bend.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pack of 30 Coyotes - Woodland Chase Park
by: Anonymous

My friends house backs onto Woodland Chase park and she said the other night there were about 30 coyotes in the park about 2am in the morning. Her neighbour came out to film them, they were making so much noise. This park also backs onto a school. I have seen one or two coyotes but 30 is crazy!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes in Port Credit village
by: Anonymous

I live in the townhouses by the lake in port Credit village (Lakeshore and Hurontario).
I went out with my two dogs on leash at 5:00 am . Just as I opened the front door I saw a large animal running down the middle of the street (waterside drive) towards my townhome. It stopped when it saw me but did not leave. I took the dogs back in the house. The boxer is 70 pounds but the Boston Terrier is only 15 pounds.
Initially I thought it was a dog off leash but then realized it was a coyote. I stood outside for a few more minutes to see if it had left. It appeared to circle around the complex and then came running by my town home again, going south on St. Lawrence Drive from Lakeshore towards the lake.
I took out a large umbrella and let the dogs quickly pee on the lawn and came back inside. A little unnerving to say the least.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes
by: Anonymous

We live near the Cawthra Estate at QEW South Service Road in Mississauga. On two occasions while walking our dog around 8pm we have heard them howling like an entire pack coming from the Cawthra Estate. Also have seen them go down our street (Ninth). Very scary.....

Wondered if anyone else in this area has seen them or heard them as well..
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dec 17,2015 at around 4:00 PM Coyote
by: Anonymous

I saw a large brown coyote/coywolf? running down Richey Cres heading east towards Molasy Park. He was running quite fast and paid no attention to me.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote at Glen Erin and Thomson Street
by: Anonymous

I saw a huge Coyote crossing the road at 10 pm. It was south of Thomas on Glen Erin and Dincarin. Better be careful.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Three big Coyotes or CoywolvesI
by: Anonymous

I encountered a very large grey coloured Coyote in Bruckner Rhododendron Park last week around 9 pm. I was walking with my son and we were carrying umbrellas. At first the animal was pacing around in front of us and we both stopped still, it stood it's ground with us. Then looking to each side of the coyote came two more and we were quite alarmed. The animals just stood watching us and we decided to just retreat and back away slowly. Since then I have seen the big gray coyote run down Lakeshore in Port Credit at least three times. These coyotes are massive, they look more like wolves to me. I am an animal lover and would not want them killed. However I would be careful not to take dogs out late at night to the parks.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lorne Park Road \ Queen St West.Nov 13, 14, 2015
by: Anonymous

Nov 13th 9:15 pm we had to brake to allow a Coyote to dart in front of our car, pick up a dead animal on the road and return onto property with carcass in his mouth. Nov 14th approx 8 pm while backing out of our driveway on Queen St West, Coyote was in between and on front properties of 2 homes to the west of our home. (This is at Red Pine and Queen St West).
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sighting
by: Anonymous

Coyote in the area of Rathbun and Elora
In the Park. Seriously, something should be done.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chased by Coyotes
by: Anonymous

Today at noon I went for a jog along Derry Road (financial area) headed east. Turned into Culham Trail for a quick loop to head back. As I was jogging out of the trail two Coyotes jumped out of the bushes and started chasing me. Then a third joined and the 4th watched. Let's just say I was running for my life. I made it to Derry Road in one piece. Not sure what I would do if I was taking a stroll with my baby or dog. Animal services said I should stay away from trails and green space... great solution!!!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Mississauga Valley Boulevard
by: Anonymous

Is turning very dangerous. From the apartment I hearing a lot of howling after sound like another animal was attacked. Please don't take you dogs for a night walk.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Burnhamthorpe and Tomken
by: Anonymous

Our cat was attacked on Oct 28, 2015 about 7:30 am. Unfortunately was severely injured and had to be put down. Watch for Coyotes in the Apple Hills - Flamewood Drive area. Watch your dogs and cats carefully.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Howling Coyotes - Woodland Chase Park
by: Anonymous

About 12:10 am last night heard a pack of howling coyotes. Spoke to my friend this morning who's house backs onto Woodland Chase Park and she said it sounded like there were about a pack of 10 on the park that she could see from her window. They were howling and calling to other coyotes as could also hear distant calls. They seemed to be howling for about an hour, this is the longest time I have heard Coyotes howling for. Will not be walking the dog after dark!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coy wolves in Lorne Park
by: Daniel

I live next to the hydro lines in Lorne Park and was awakened by my dog to go outside on Sunday 4th October around midnight. We went outside and he ran to the fence. I heard some odd howling & whining and looked at the fence and there were 2 Coy-wolves on other side of fence towering over my dog who is 60 pounds. These 2 Coy-wolves were waist high and at least 100 pounds. I went probably as close as 10 feet from them and they didn't even move an inch. If anyone lives in Lorne Park watch your animals and children because they are huge and healthy.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gordon Woods Coyote/Wolf
by: Anonymous

A few years ago I saw a sickly looking Coyote and he was hard to miss or mistake. However, two days ago I saw an enormous Coyote that had me wondering if Wolves could be in this area too. He was much larger than my Lab and it was 8 am which was the most surprising part, he had wandered out of a recently excavated lot that is set for a new small sub-division. He looked over at us and then kept walking across street. Thankfully, my dog didn't see it! Scary and very intimidating.
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starstarstarstarstar 		No more night walks
by: Anonymous

Just returned from a walk with my dog (small Boston Terrier) and was confronted by, what I think was a Coywolf. Turned around and walked away and it followed my dog and I for about 200 m before leaving us alone. Big and intimidating. I would have been less nervous without the dog but it was a very intense ending to our walk. Daylight walks will have to become the norm.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Became scared to walk my dog!
by: Anonymous

I turned out to be so scared of walking my dog or having my peace time in the area! What to do, why do you leave wild animal in an urban area! Why turning our life not peaceful! If you want to keep them eliminate them in areas that are not for people and their domestic animals. Please solve this problem please!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Witness to a fresh kill
by: Anonymous

For the past 2 months I have seen too many Coyotes for my liking and have written about them below in the comments. The last encounter freaked me out the most. I was walking over the bridge of the ravine close to Burnhamthorpe and Central Parkway when I heard what could only be the sound of a fresh kill around 5 am. I stopped and listened. I am positive it was a Coyote killing something. A loud squeal and then a grunt is what I heard. After hearing that I picked up the pace and was out of there.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote in Glen Erin and Duncairn area
by: Anonymous

I was walking my dog at 7 am this morning and I saw a Coyote in the park in front of the school, how scared I was ... can't express, I am fearing about my dog, all the kids in school, how can we take this to be a normal thing when it is a danger coming to the area that has a school and our kids and our pets.. please do something, it is turning to be such a non safe feeling ... this is a very big urban area. I worry for my small pets.
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 coyotes at 2 different times
by: Anonymous

Around 4 am I spotted 2 Coyotes running across the street at Burnhamthorpe and Robert Speck into the ravine. I saw another one at about 4:30 am in the industrial field eating something at Burnhamthorpe and Confederation.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Erin Mills & Burhamthorpe
by: Anonymous

2:30 - 3:00 am and the howling is incredibly loud, enough to wake me up. Stepped outside and could hear distant calls being answered.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Howling Coyotes
by: Anonymous

For the past 3 nights have heard howling Coyotes in the ravine off The Chase, Erin Mills. Haven't heard them for a while and have seen many rabbits in the area this summer.
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starstarstarstarstar 		coyote or coywolf spotted
by: Anonymous

I was walking through Rhododendron Park (just west of Port Credit on Lakeshore) at 1 am and heard a noise in the bushes. Two minutes later down the path a white-looking Coyote came out of the bush five feet in front of me and then turned back in to the bush in the matter of seconds. I did not get a good look at it. I am not sure if it was my dog or myself that scared it, but it happened so fast my dog did not even notice. It stalked me all the way down the trail. I have been walking through here for a long time and have never seen one. Caught me off guard.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very large Coywolf near Queensway and Mavis
by: Anonymous

This morning I was walking my golden retriever (65 lbs) at 8 am along neighbourhood streets close to ravine area. A large coywolf (?wolf) ran across road several houses down heading toward Queensway - it was significantly bigger than my dog. It returned and stared at us from the middle of the road and then began to "stalk us" when we turned and headed other direction. It was scary - it continued to follow us so we headed to a house porch and it still came, then I went towards the backyard around side of house and then returned to front of house again and I didn't see it. Saw another walker coming who reversed direction also when I reported what I had seen. Didn't see it again. It was strange in size, time of day and deliberate change of course to come back to stalk us - seen coyotes who keep on going usually and definitely not this big!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mississauga Industrial Area. Courtenay Park and Dixie
by: Anonymous

I work in an industrial area in the Mississauga area. Today a coyote was spotted next door and they took a picture and started emailing the surrounding companies. It's intimidating! Who knows what we're dealing with or if size matters. I'm small and can be mistaken for a child! I know coyotes are generally afraid of humans but if they sense fear, I think their reaction is more aggressive and I trust many would be fearful and start running. I know now by reading online that showing fear is the "wrong reaction". I think making people aware so they can educate themselves and know the proper way to respond is probably the better choice.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Streetsville Coyotes
by: Anonymous

We see and hear them constantly in our back yard as we back onto Mullett creek. We walk our Shepherd a lot and never had anything but curiosity when running across them during the day. We stick to the streets at night and have heard them behind the houses but never had any issues. Mind you our dog would easily manage one in daylight but certainly not more than one at night. He's never allowed in the back after dusk. Six years ago we never worried about letting our Lab that's now passed on, to go out in the back at night. They've definitely increased in number.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pack Of Coyotes - The Chase, Mississauga
by: Anonymous

Was woken up by a screaming pack of coyotes about 3:00 am on June 2nd. They must of been across the road in the deep ravine. Their howls and screams are SO loud. They were all howling for about 1 -2 minutes then deadly silence, while they eat what ever they were tracking.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clarson area
by: Dan

For the last couple of weeks at dusk we get treated to a chorus of howling and yipping from a new resident Coyote pack. There is a narrow band of "woods" along the CN rail tracks at Clarkson GO and the Hydro fields. There was always the odd coyote in winter but mostly loads of rabbits, some feral cats, small wildlife. This year I have seen only 1 rabbit and that was early spring, none for a good month, and the more visible feral cats are nowhere around either. Last night though, the noise started later and right behind our fences; neighbours started screaming to scare them away but it didn't have any effect. The noise eventually stopped and people went looking over fences with flashlights, nothing could be seen. There are many people here that walk their dogs in the hydro fields, and children play there too. hopefully the Coyotes will move on once they eat all the wildlife....
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Sighting
by: Carol

Thursday April 30th at 5:00 am. I saw a grey coyote running across the street at Hurontario and Central Parkway by the Esso gas station.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coywolf or Coyote
by: Anonymous

Sunday April 5th 9:15 pm, I was walking my dog passing Thornlodge Park on Homelands Drive and walked in a little, when I noticed a very large "dog" close to the park. It started walking towards us then started to charge at us very quickly!!! I ran and screamed on the top of my lungs, but it still was coming. Luckily it stopped when approached the building right beside! Never been soo scared - this thing was hungry!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote or Coywolf in Tom Chatter
by: Anonymous

Today at 8:30 pm, March 15/2015.
Walking with my lab and looked across the field, heard on fellow dog walker screaming. She also had a larger dog, and it didn't seem to phase this animal, then it stated in my direction. Haven't seen one in two years in this area. They are coming back.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two Coyotes behind our house
by: Anonymous

On Saturday January 10th, my husband saw two coyotes just walking behind our house on the frozen creek. We have two dogs so we were nervous but we have a pretty tall fenced yard. Makes us nervous all these coyote sightings so close to home.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote in Sheridan homelands
by: Corinna

I just saw a Coyote on Thornlodge Road, just past Liruma Road. I first saw him at the entrance of Davis Ramsey parking lot. I was walking my dog and turned around and went the other way. He did follow me for a couple minutes. He walked right down the middle of the road. This was Saturday January 10 2015 around 8.15 am.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coywolf sighting
by: Anonymous

Spotted a sick or mangy looking Coywolf today at 1:00 walking south on Bexhill Road. He entered the Ratray Marsh via the west walking trail off Bexhill Road.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sighted at All Saints Separate School
by: Anonymous

Spotted one this morning December 23rd 2014 around 7:30 am behind All Saints school (Thorncrest / Colonial Drive) on the soccer pitch. It wasn't all that bright out yet. My dog and I happened to be on the other pitch nearby. Kept an eye on it as we walked around it from a distance.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Sighting - Thornlodge Park
by: Doug

My daughter and I just saw a medium size Coyote crossing Homelands Road from Homelands Middle School into Thornlodge Park. 8 pm Saturday night. He moved up towards the tennis courts near the townhouses. We have heard about them in the park, but this was our first sighting. He likely came up from the fields around the Research Park.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote on Thorn Lodge Drive
by: Anonymous

Driving along Thorn Lodge Drive just past St. Francis of Assisi school at 12:10 this afternoon, December 12 2014. Two police cars and an animal control van were shadowing a Coyote who clearly had mange (missing fur on tail and body and very thin). It was walking along the road as if it was on a casual outing! Walked right by my drivers side door!! Not sure what happened after or if any steps were taken by the police and animal control.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Sighting Dundas / Woodchester
by: Anonymous

At 4 am today I was standing on my front porch when I saw what I thought was a large dog coming down my street. We are one block south of Dundas, and one block west of Woodchester. As I got a better look at the animal I realized the shape, colour, and puffy tail were not that of a dog. It looked more like a Fox. So I looked up Fox sightings in Sheridan Homelands and came across this site. I realize now I saw a Coyote. I chased it away and off of our street by clapping my hands and yelling "no, no, no". You see I was standing on my front porch with a bowl of cat food in hand waiting for a stray kitten. The kitten did not see me until it was right in front of me and started to run towards the street right where the Coyote was. I saved the kitten but there is no way it will come near me now. My apologies to my neighbours if I woke them at 4 am!
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Attacks
by: Michelle G

Apparently a family friends cat was attacked and killed a couple nights ago at Mississauga Rd and Dundas St. A Chihuahua was also attacked and killed in the area as well this week. I do think this is getting out of hand and come winter they will need to be even more aggressive to survive.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grey coywolf
by: Anonymous

Friday evening my family was attacked by a large grey coy-wolf at the intersection of Westbridge Way and Financial in Meadowvale. Husband is going for leg surgery and my dog was ripped apart and taken from us. Beware anyone walking at dawn and dusk. They are fearless and hungry.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brush Wolf Howling - The Chase
by: Anonymous

My neighbour saw a brush wolf (half coyote and half wolf mix) in the ravine a few months back at The Chase in Mississauga. She was walking her two dogs and it was watching her and showed no fear and came very close to her without backing off. She has seen Brush Wolf before, so knew straight away that it was a Brush Wolf due to it's size. She reported it to Mississauga city who have now put signs up in the area.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Howling
by: Anonymous

Monday morning (4:00-4:30 a.m.) and again this morning (same time) in the ravine (Dundas and Mississauga Rd). I have lived in this area for 26 years and have never heard that type of howling before. I contacted Mississauga wildlife who advised it was probably a coyote, however the howl sounded more wolf-like. Very creepy.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Sighting
by: Anonymous

I see Coyotes quite often in my neighbourhood... Confederation and Queensway. Last night around 11:00 pm I saw the biggest Coyote I've ever seen. It was huge and sniffing around a neighbour's driveway. SCARY!!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Michelle
by: Anonymous

Michelle, I live across the street from the Longo's there. What you saw were probably the Coyotes since they apparently live in the fenced area behind the Pioneer gas station. We heard the pack yipping again two nights ago and my boyfriend saw two large ones out on Laird around 10:00 pm a few weeks ago. What's scary is how brave they are to wander around in search of food.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coy-Wolf?
by: Michelle G

I know nothing about these animals, so identifying them may be difficult, however we did see four grey wolf-like dogs wandering the commercial property at Dundas Street and Winston Churchill last night around 1:00 am.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote in Osprey Marsh 9th Line
by: Brad

I saw a Coyote August 17th at 10:30 pm as I drove up 9th Line. He came out of the Osprey Marsh and ran across 9th Line in front of my car. He then stopped and looked back at me as I passed him on the west side of the road. This is the first time since I moved to this area in 2001 that I have seen a Coyote. Something must be going on here. First Possums now Coyotes. Keep your cats indoors people!
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starstarstarstar 		Foxes
by: Anonymous

I live in the area of Dundas West and Fifth Line on the street behind Erin Mills Lodge and Christ Our King Lutheran Church. I haven't seen or heard Coyotes, but I have seen Foxes in the last few years in the nursing home parking lot. So they are definitely around. I like to walk my retriever on a forest path along the creek off Thorn Lodge. I know of some people who lost their little dog to a Coyote there several years ago. I guess common sense and a bit of caution are in order. I may take a different route now, having read the comments here.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hewick Meadows
by: Anonymous

Saw a big Coyote today, next to the Credit River, just north of Burnhamthorpe Road.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is it dangerous ?
by: Torontonian

I never knew that Coyotes do exist in Mississauga. I've just seen two of them wondering around my house on Tenth Line and Sunlight Street intersection. I wonder if they are dangerous? At the beginning I thought they were Wolves because they where so huge.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Winston Churchill and Duncaren
by: Anonymous

Seen a large grayish-white coyote this morning, walking the sidewalk on the other side of me as I walked my small dog. Won't be going out at night anymore.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pack heard three times this week
by: Anonymous

Yesterday at 7:00 am I heard a pack of Coyotes yipping and howling. This is the third time in the last week. They're in the fenced area beside Pioneer at Winston Churchill and Laird which has had an open gate on and off over the last little while for construction. The first night we heard them they sounded like sirens for the first few seconds but then they started yipping for a few minutes. I'm afraid they'll find a way out and across into the complex to get at the outdoor cats! One was seen a few months ago on Laird right across from the complex at dawn.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Saw a Coyote yesterday
by: Anonymous

Was walking along the path by Osprey Park and saw a large Coyote. I noticed that the city has actually posted a sign along the path warning of Coyotes, unfortunately the location is rather stupid since it doesn't warn anyone coming onto the path, only warns when you are directly where the Coyotes have been spotted and the sign is hardly noticed due to its location.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Winston Churchill Boulevard and Duncairn Drive
by: Tanith

For the past 2 years my family has been catching glimpses of a big Coyote in this very urban area. I worry for my small pets.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fox Coyote Deer
by: Anonymous

I enjoy walking but lead a busy life. That being said I am usually walking in the late afternoon or evening. I am really enthusiastic about seeing wild life and would like to see Coyotes, Fox, Deer in the Streetsville / Credit River area. When is a good time to see these animals?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote spotted at 11 am
by: Elizabeth

Just saw a large grey Coyote in my backyard at 11 am. We back onto a small creek in Sheridan Homelands. Any advice and do I need to report to anyone? How do I keep my pets safe?

You don't need to report this to any on. The animal may be transient and passing through your area, which is what happens where we live. We have never seen or heard Coyotes where we live, but once in 2009 my daughter spotted one walking through our field - that was our one and only sighting on our property and I think the animal was on its way elsewhere.
For now, I'd go outside with my pets, at least until you know that the Coyote isn't actually living close by.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Very large Coyote sighting
by: Finsbury

Sighting March 3rd, 2014 The Chase, Mississauga, 3pm. My dog was growling at the window, I looked out and thought it was the local German Shepherd dog being walked in the distance, however it was not, but a very large coyote. Probably the biggest I have ever seen. It was walking across the road and then ran off into the ravine. Looked like it had a long swishy tail.
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starstarstarstarstar 		North Mississauga Coyote
by: Anonymous

Just saw a Coyote in Meadow Green Park (north Mississauga near Credit River) 9 pm. Guess the family of rabbits in the low growth on the perimeter are snacks.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote sighting Erin Mills Park
by: Anonymous

I thought it was a Wolf due to the size, and grey colored coat! Beautiful animal, but I am glad I had the Credit River between us. Prior to seeing my "shadow" across the river, I heard the pack howling,kind of eerie. Was solo, glad I wasn't wearing headphones in case they were hungry.
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starstarstarstar 		Coyotes near Dixie Go station
by: Anonymous

I have heard Coyotes howling across from the Dixie Go station train platform.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love Coyotes
by: Anonymous

Saw a small Coyote in the bright daytime (3:00 pm) outside an elementary school by Glen Erin and Windwood. It looked scared and confused, all the kids saw it. The coyote just walked through all the kids and ran away.
It was cute.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote spotted in Meadowvale
by: Anonymous

Spotted a large Coyote walking along the sidewalk on Montevideo at Aquitaine. Spotted him at 12:15 pm.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two Coyotes Glen Rrin and Folkway
by: zinka

About 5:pm January 22, 2014
Two coyotes were seen in the green belt between Thom Gardens and Glen Erin Blvd. trotting along directly behind the yards. They travelled north into Mcauley Green Park and the parkland corridor just south of the 403
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes arou Coyote around parks and school area near by the Ninth Line Misssissauga-Milton border.
by: Maria

This week and last week a Coyote has been walking on the Sixteen Mile Creek ravine near by 9th Line and Derry Road in between Mississauga and Milton, and also at the back of some schools on this area. The kids were not allowed to go for outdoor recess. Be careful with pets and little children, and also when you are jogging at night. There are lots of families with young children around. Some experts say these animals tend to be shy, but with wildlife is better to have respect towards them and take precautions. Neighbours have seen more Coyotes in past months running around, at a baseball diamond near by Kindree School, and also we have heard them howling. Blessings, and happy New Year.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sighting Coyotees again Windy Hollow Ravine
by: Anonymous

January 2, 2014. The coyotee was running after the deer. It ran back and forth in our backyard 5 times. Looks skinny and scraggly. Light tan color. My husband made loud noises with pots and pans from our top balcony to keep away. Do not go outside and do this if you are not a safe distance from the coyote.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote in Sherwood Forest Mississauga
by: Jacky Xu

There's one Coyote visited our backyard three times in last few days, I'm living in Mississauga, Sherwood Forest Community, not sure what to do?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote in Windy Hollow Ravine
by: Anonymous

There might be more than one making the ravine its home. It was posted in our community newsletter.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rathburn Mississauaga
by: Anonymous

Coyotes on Etobicoke Creek Trail, we saw one and our neighbour heard a few of them the other night. Be careful! Watch your small pets.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Sighted on Argentia / Derry
by: Anonymous

On my way to work as a Paramedic this morning.

Coyote sighted walking along west sidewalk of Argentia south of Derry. It had no fear of vehicle.
Time: 5:45 AM
Dark, Cool temperatures
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes in Erin Mills, Mississauga
by: Anonymous

Our house backs onto a ravine, near The Chase in Mississauga and have seen 2 coyotes quite a few times over the last 2 months. Someone put a notice up that they had made a Den in the Ravine. One is very big and mainly black. Sometimes hear them howling at night.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes in Erin Mills, Mississauga
by: Anonymous

Our house backs onto a ravine, near The Chase in Mississauga, Ontario, and have seen two coyotes quite a few times over the last two months. Someone put a notice up that they had made a Den in the Ravine. One is very big and mainly black. We sometimes hear them howling at night.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Glen Erin and Folkway Coyote sightings
by: Anonymous

A large coyote followed human with two dogs September 2013, in green belt along Glen Erin, south of the 403.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote Windy Hollow ravine Mississauga
by: Anonymous

Large Coyote in backyard September 10 2013 8.00am. Our complex backs onto the ravine. We have lots of pets in our community. Please keep your pets on your radar. We lost our cat 3 weeks ago, don't know why he did not come home. He always does not wander far. Just in case someone else is missing a small family pet.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes feeding frenzy
by: Anonymous

I live in Streetsville and back onto the ravine. Last night on two separate occasions I woke up to the scariest sounds, it sounded as though there were ten coyotes right behind our house attacking a dog or something.
I could hear yelping and whimpering coupled with growling and howling. This went on for about five minutes and then abruptly stopped. It was very frightening and disturbing!! And then it happened again a few hours later!
I sincerely hope it was a rabbit or something that they got and were just fighting over it and not some poor neighborhood dog. I know I won't be letting my dog off leash in the yard anymore!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes at Go Train Dixie Station
by: Anonymous

I saw two coyotes across the platform at Go Train Dixie Station. They looked like dogs from the back but when I saw their golden eyes I knew they were coyotes. This was around 6 pm. I saw a CBC documentary on "Coywolves" about how they hunt solo or in pairs as mates. The documentary presented how the coyotes in GTA are a cross breed between wolves and coyotes; thus, the name coywolf.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not Native to Ontario
by: Sam

The Coyote is actually not a native species to Ontario they've only been here the last 100 years or so. As for no reports of attacks on people or pets... uhh that is drastically inaccurate. They are more dangerous when they're mating, but they can be very aggressive towards dogs and small children. I understand keeping an eye on pets and children, but being in fear of a Coyote hopping over your backyard fence and mauling your dog or kid is not an easily preventable option. It seems unfair to keep children and animals cooped up inside and only outside under close supervision for these rangy mutts. So they eat some rabbits and rodents? So do Foxes, they're cute, and less likely to attack your dog or your kid.

See Three Coyotes killed my friends German Shepherd
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starstarstarstarstar 		Willowbank trail
by: Anonymous

Been seeing Coyotes (or rather, one particular Coyote) in the Rathburn area (Willowbank trail) for about a year now after dark. He's white-greyish, huge, and definitely looks more like a wolf. Used to take my dog out at night, not anymore!
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starstarstarstarstar 		...out of a movie
by: Anonymous

I heard them howling behind my house early this morning. It was chilling!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyote at Chater Park
by: Charles

I recently noticed a Coyote at Loyalist and the Collegeway at the 4 way stop sign. It sat just west of Loyalist on the Park's path waiting for the cars to pass by. As soon as I turned on to Loyalist it quickly crossed the road towards the property of the Church at the corner. I feel that the city should be doing its job by removing these wild animals and locate them in a better environment for everybody's safety, especially children who frequent the park.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey & Lisgar - Heard Coyotes Hunting
by: Anonymous

Osprey & Lisgar - Avonlea on the Pond Area
Tuesday December 4/12 at 3:00am was woken by Coyotes hunting. They started just east of my house and progress west. I know the sound of hunting Coyotes as we have a place up north and experience this behaviour on a regular basis. The yipping and yelping continued for at least a minute and than stopped suddenly, my guess was they "downed" whatever they were pursuing. I have no problem living with Coyotes however I do feel we need to inform our neighbours when they are in the area.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes on Pheasant Run/ Glen Erin
by: Anonymous

This morning we went to school and a Coyote was crossing the road very slowly and watched how the cars pass by him, it was 8 am and all the kids were walking to school and some kids walk alone.
Should we not have a network of letting the neighborhood know whats going on?
The Police were looking for the Coyote. Why not let the people know so we all could help.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes
by: Adam

Freaked me out. Pulled into my drive way and saw two huge Coyotes on my grass. They took off but left me shaken! July 18, 2012 1:30 am.

Creditview and Eglington N/E side
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starstarstarstarstar 		I respectfully disagree
by: Ryan

Coyotes are very far from an invasive species. They are quite native to Mississauga and surrounding areas.

They pose little to no threat to adults and even dogs. As a parent and dog owner I am happy that Coyotes are returning and am excited for my kids to be able to observe them.

That said, obviously any wild animal can potentially be a threat, educate yourself and your children and coexist. Coyotes truly are beautiful animals and I feel it's ignorance to say that they have no right to be here.

I'd rather see wildlife roaming, as opposed to behind glass at a zoo.

Regarding your comment on declining fox populations, truthfully, Fox and Coyote populations have both dwindled in the GTA over the last decade due to a mange epidemic infecting both species. The coyote population is making a comeback and your perceived 'boom' in the Coyote population is only a small fraction of what it should be in our natural system.

I assure you, if they coyotes were removed, another, perhaps not so, benign animal would gladly fill their gap in the ecosystem.

Also, Coyotes provide great rodent control. I'd rather have Coyotes than rats.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coyotes in Tom Chater Park Mississauga
by: Anonymous

I live in a sub-division south of Burhamthorpe Road and West of Winston Churchill Boulevard.

Recently, the neighbourhood has been kept awake at night by barking / howling Coyotes who are apparently inhabiting the forested area of Tom Chater Park.

The Coyotes have been seen running across the soccer field during the day and sitting on sidewalks entering the park on Loyalist Drive.

What I don't understand is that the city will do nothing to try to protect its residents.

We do know that Coyote attacks on humans are rare, but they do occur .....in fact most recently in Oakville, when a young girl was attacked in her own backyard.

We do know that they will attack pets, leashed or not, and we do know that they disturb people while they are trying to sleep. Yet the city chooses to turn a blind eye.

If this was a dog it would have been taken care of long ago.

In this case the Coyote is an invasive species and should be placed in an environment that is more fair for it and the people of this area.

I guess it will take an attack before the city does anything about it.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Streetsville Coyote
by: Anonymous

I had a close encounter with a large coyote today in front of my apartment building in Streetville near the Bristol Road bridge. My dog was on the front lawn and I noticed the coyote approach from the main road. He was watching us both and slowed down. He was not deterred by my yelling and stopped as I walked to pick up my dog. He stayed still as I had to walk past him into the apartment building. He then went into the small wooded area next to the building. I spotted him last week as well. This is the largest coyote I have seen in the area - and at 11am to boot! Quite alarming!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Foxes and Coyotes
by: Anonymous

I saw a Fox on Forest Hill Drive last year. I also encountered a Coyote back in the mid 1980's as a teen in Meadowvale.

Our family has heard Coyotes and Foxes howling in the greenbelt by our home.

You'd also see them in the early morning hours by Britannia Golf Course, which used to be a garbage dump.

There's lots of rabbits in the area!

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