WEST SEATTLE WILDLIFE: Two early-morning coyote sightings

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Both of these sightings were reported Friday:

GATEWOOD: From Cathy:

As usual, it happened while walking the dogs early this morning. About 5:15, my dogs were suddenly very alert to another canine crossing 37th Ave SW ahead of us at Willow St. The coyote was also very alert to us, but even more so to the rabbit flushed between us. This coyote looked to be the same size as in the photo you posted previously from “Rob.” I thought it looked pretty skinny and it didn’t run very far away nor very fast. We entered our yard and it lingered in our neighbor’s bushes across the street. Our neighborhood is rife with wild rabbits and plenty of outdoor cats and fruit trees; it’s a wonder we don’t spot more of the pack.

BEACH DRIVE: From a texter:

Coyote spotted with middle-sized animal hanging out of its mouth, this AM at 6:30 on my way to work. It ran across the street from a house on the water on Beach Drive, toward Jacobson!

As always, we include a note that we publish these sightings for awareness, not alarm, and for education: Here’s the state’s advice on do’s and don’t’s for coexisting with coyotes. (If you’re interested in previous sightings, click on the coverage-category link – “coyotes” – under the headline above.)

E October 21, 2023 (8:33 pm)

I think I saw a coyote a few nights ago near the top of the stairs at 37th and Brandon. I didn’t get a great look so I can’t say 100% if it was but it looked like a large dog with fox-like face and ears.

Pablo October 22, 2023 (8:10 am)

I love seeing nature taking the back the space!

Ann October 22, 2023 (10:32 am)

Thank you for letting WSB know of your sightings. There was a period where sightings (reported anyway) had fallen to almost nothing, which should raise concern enough to investigate (as actually did happen via the Seattle Coyote Study). It’s helpful to have as many gauges as possible as to how wildlife is doing while trying to eek out a living here, despite us constantly in the way and perpetually destroying necessary habitat. Thank you to WSB for reporting, and as stated, ” …for awareness, not alarm, and for education: Here’s the state’s advice on do’s and don’t’s for coexisting with coyotes.” Based on the comments over time, I believe your efforts have indeed made a big difference in both education, tolerance, and appreciation.