WEST SEATTLE WILDLIFE: Two coyote sightings

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Two more West Seattle coyote sightings, this time with clear photos:

THIS MORNING, FAUNTLEE HILLS: Sent by Ann:

I followed this well-fed coyote up Donovan from Fauntlee Crest (Fauntlee Hills) this am around 6:40. He was not the least bit concerned about me.

LAST THURSDAY, SUNRISE HEIGHTS: Sent by a reader who wanted to be anonymous:

Coyote on 29th and Webster around 9:30 pm.

We publish coyote sightings for awareness, not alarm; if you’ve never seen one, you might still have trouble believing they live among us. Here’s state wildlife authorities’ advice on ensuring we can continue co-existing.

prettyplease November 18, 2024 (11:46 pm)

I’m so jealous – I’ve never seen a coyote in real life! So beautiful. Thanks for pictures.

Resident November 19, 2024 (5:27 am)

There have been sightings and hearings around Holden and Delridge, too.

Corvid Fan November 19, 2024 (6:54 am)

They are beautiful and will help us keep the rat population down. But please keep your cats inside! A coyote will not differentiate between wild animals and domestic ones, they see any small animal as prey. Also please hesitate before poisoning rats; you may unintentionally be poisoning local predators like coyotes, hawks, owls, and domestic cats. If you have a rat problem use snap traps (the traditional mousetrap) and more importantly remove their food source if possible.

Hope for the Wild November 19, 2024 (7:47 am)

They are our neighbors, wild and beautiful and help to control rodents.

snowskier November 19, 2024 (9:16 am)

Saw a healthy one yesterday morning at Marine View and California in Arbor Heights. I’ve noticed fewer rabbits and rats as well. Nature is balancing itself quite well.