Coyote's
This is the fist time Calvin and I had the opportunity to watch Willie and his bunch hunt in an urban environment, e.g. a subdivision. However this area is next to the primary wash that runs through the east side of the city.
Last week we watched two nice size healthy looking Coyotes exit the area of a subdivision, cross the street, into a narrow wash, then easily (I mean EASILY) leaped up on the 6 foot retaining wall of a mobile home park. One leap, and one was over, while the other stood on the wall checking out the backyards. Then leap down to join his buddy.
About an hour and a half ago I took Calvin for his poop walk. Before we got to the road, Calvin turns left and stares, which makes me look (thinking that someone was walking their dog).
Nope, it was one of Willie's friends entering the (the same) subdivision (which has three entry points, or roads leading into the subdivision). This guy was alert, but just casually / nonchalantly trotting in like he belong there.
While we approached the second road / entry approx just under 10 minutes or so. We both see him, or it could be another Coyote exit the subdivision. However I notice something in his mouth (which at fist I though he caught a wabbit). He stops in an open area, notices us, but just stays put, is when I see that the animal is white, slender and some what long.
He started eating, but kept his eyes on us while we walked pass. I'm thinking he caught a cat.
This is something to think about even if you have a large dog. Coyotes will hunt in pairs or in groups (three or more. Dog goes to chase the Coyote then find himself in an ambush, OR, the dog gets chased into the ambush.
I have personally witnessed a Coyote attack (I would guess around) a 80 lb dog alone. The only reason he let go of the dogs rear leg. Harlee and I just happen to see him chasing the dog, and was close enough on our Mule to stop the attack / distract him. BUT, as we watched the dog run in one direction. The Coyote was circling around our position.
Pops
Last week we watched two nice size healthy looking Coyotes exit the area of a subdivision, cross the street, into a narrow wash, then easily (I mean EASILY) leaped up on the 6 foot retaining wall of a mobile home park. One leap, and one was over, while the other stood on the wall checking out the backyards. Then leap down to join his buddy.
About an hour and a half ago I took Calvin for his poop walk. Before we got to the road, Calvin turns left and stares, which makes me look (thinking that someone was walking their dog).
Nope, it was one of Willie's friends entering the (the same) subdivision (which has three entry points, or roads leading into the subdivision). This guy was alert, but just casually / nonchalantly trotting in like he belong there.
While we approached the second road / entry approx just under 10 minutes or so. We both see him, or it could be another Coyote exit the subdivision. However I notice something in his mouth (which at fist I though he caught a wabbit). He stops in an open area, notices us, but just stays put, is when I see that the animal is white, slender and some what long.
He started eating, but kept his eyes on us while we walked pass. I'm thinking he caught a cat.
This is something to think about even if you have a large dog. Coyotes will hunt in pairs or in groups (three or more. Dog goes to chase the Coyote then find himself in an ambush, OR, the dog gets chased into the ambush.
I have personally witnessed a Coyote attack (I would guess around) a 80 lb dog alone. The only reason he let go of the dogs rear leg. Harlee and I just happen to see him chasing the dog, and was close enough on our Mule to stop the attack / distract him. BUT, as we watched the dog run in one direction. The Coyote was circling around our position.
Pops
