West Seattle wildlife: Chicken-coveting Pigeon Point coyote

The Pigeon Point Neighborhood Council e-mail list has been abuzz about that coyote, photographed last Tuesday afternoon “on Genesee and 20th Ave SW (map), heading toward the headwaters of Puget Creek in the greenbelt adjacent to Pathfinder K-8,” according to Joni. We requested the photo after reading her account of the coyote trying to get into the chicken enclosure at her home, which is near the school. Joni says somebody tried to shoo the coyote away but it “didn’t even blink … and stuck around long enough” to be photographed. She has since raised the fence on the chicken enclosure, and reminded neighbors on the list, “Please don’t leave food out for animals, and keep your pets safe!” She also shared the link that we include in most coyote reports – “living with coyotes” info from the state – including what to do when you see one.

3 Replies to "West Seattle wildlife: Chicken-coveting Pigeon Point coyote"

  • Jiggers October 23, 2011 (10:10 am)

    Look at me..I am king and you guys can’t touch me. nani nani boobo..I am so cute. I love fowl for dinner.

  • tk October 23, 2011 (11:57 pm)

    It is cute, until one is in your backyard!!! One payed me a visit 2 weeks ago in Highland Park. LOL

    Said urban chicken farmer needs a German Shepherd also in her yard! Or some sort of herding dog?

  • Jordon October 27, 2011 (8:16 am)

    Saw a coyote on the way to work this morning, on the 4700 block of 47th Ave SW, just a few blocks west of True Value.

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