coyote sightings (Denver, Broomfield, Indian Hills: live, activity, yard)

[davidv]

Coyotes have adapted well to living in urban areas. There used to be a coyote who lived on the Foothills Golf Course. He hunted prairie dogs and napped in the sun on the tee box of the third hole. But it is not just in Denver where you will find these beautiful wild animals.

This pair seem to be Chicago Cubs fans.

There have been several sightings of coyotes in the densest city in the US.

This one made it all the way to downtown Boston before the bouncers tossed him out.

And this one have been sighted harassing birds in the southwest.

And for what it is worth, Lone Tree is down one coyote. I saw one that had been killed by traffic lying in the median at C470 and Yosemite.

[nele]

Coyotes are pretty much all over the metro Denver area. I used to see them lazing around on the lawns of the Hilltop neighborhood. Very common up here on Lookout Mtn. Be aware of what's around you when you're outside; respect wildlife and admire it from afar. IMO there is no need to think you need to carry a gun around to protect yourself from coyotes.

By the way, DLP, where are you seeing more wolves that coyotes? Just curious.

[Timmyy]

I see coyotes here a lot. Just keep your pets safe. For the most part they will run away from us humans but there have been a few incidents where they have attacked small children. The last incident I recall was in Longmont a couple of years ago.

[Katarina Witt]

Here ya go:

Wildlife officials: 2 reports this week of coyotes menacing Boulder Creek Path users - Boulder Daily Camera

Wildlife officials are concerned about two cases of coyotes menacing people on the eastern portion of the Boulder Creek Path in the past four days.

The first incident occurred Monday morning, when a woman walking her friend's standard poodle on the path just west of 55th Street reported that a coyote "came after her," according to Jennifer Churchill, spokeswoman for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
. . .

The second case occurred about 8:30 a.m., Thursday, when Derek Olson, who was commuting by bicycle from his home in the Tantra Park neighborhood to his job at Foraker Labs in the 4700 block of Walnut Street, was chased on the path on the north side of the creek, just east of Foothills Parkway.

[monkeypony]

ive lived in the country in ok for over 20 yrs. we have coyotes who sing every night. we also have bobcats.
we have never had problems with ours- the onlyntime ive seen coyotes up close was in our front yard once during a snow storm looking for food im guessing. theyleft a short time later. my cat is indoor outdoor and has survived 10 yrs so far, my dogs are outside dogs most of the time and maybe because we keep our yard fenced or whatnot we have never had problems. so unless co. coyotes are different, i cant imagine why it would be a problem. they seem to keep to themselves,,,,,,

[suzco]

Of concern in Boulder now - in the Daily Camera:

Coyote bites Boulder jogger on Skunk Creek Trail, further boosting concern
City, state wildlife personnel to meet over multiple cases of aggression

Foot patrols by open space rangers are being stepped up in areas near the Boulder Creek Path in east Boulder in the wake of a Saturday attack in which a jogger was bitten in the calf by a coyote.

Saturday's incident came on the heels of two prior aggressive coyote reports in the same area, one of which featured a coyote lunging aggressively at the feet of a commuting cyclist. . .

[Katarina Witt]

More on the coyote incidents in Boulder:

Boulder, state wildlife officials plot coyote strategy - Boulder Daily Camera

At the meeting's conclusion, one participant disclosed there are now five reported recent cases, starting Dec. 24, of coyotes behaving in a threatening manner toward people in east Boulder within proximity of the Boulder Creek Path.

. . .

Meanwhile, people are advised not to approach coyotes, not to feed them, and in the event that a coyote comes near, the best response is to yell, wave one's arms and even throw a rock. And, while backing away from the animal is recommended, turning and running is not.

[DontLookPhoto]

Originally Posted by nele

Coyotes are pretty much all over the metro Denver area. I used to see them lazing around on the lawns of the Hilltop neighborhood. Very common up here on Lookout Mtn. Be aware of what's around you when you're outside; respect wildlife and admire it from afar. IMO there is no need to think you need to carry a gun around to protect yourself from coyotes.
By the way, DLP, where are you seeing more wolves that coyotes? Just curious.

We see them in the mountains for the most part but not often. A couple of years back we saw two about 50 yards from highway 28 here in sanders County Montana just one mile from the turn off into our town.
Recently someone in town said they saw a wolf here in town last summer. (We used to have bears in town every day.)
Two of the sightings for me were when I was hiding in a blind, (an old camping tent) with my cameras and I couldn't get a shot because when I moved a bit to poke the lens out of my peephole the wolves bolted before I could focus on a shot. I'm still trying to get a photo of a wolf and when I do I'll post the picture.
We used to see many coyotes every day here but they seem to have been displaced by wolves that are not often seen, but the ranchers seem to be shooting a few in our valley on a regular basis.
My X and I had 40 acres near Colville Washington that I built a small cabin on and a timber wolf just stood at the fence line one day and watched me for a while then trotted off. That was about forty years ago though.
We have a wolf hunting season here in Montana now.

[Neditate]

Originally Posted by monkeypony

so unless co. coyotes are different, i cant imagine why it would be a problem. they seem to keep to themselves,,,,,,

Thanks Katiana and suzco (still can't rep you again).
Speaking about the Boulder incidents... the coyotes used to keep to themselves but something has changed. When I lived in and hiked in Boulder I saw many coyotes and they never bothered with me or my dog. The only theory I've read as to why these coyotes have been aggressive is this: Theories as to why coyotes in that area are acting aggressively range from reports that some people have been feeding them to the possibility that there is a coyote den that the animals are protecting.

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by Neditate

Thanks Katiana and suzco (still can't rep you again).
Speaking about the Boulder incidents... the coyotes used to keep to themselves but something has changed. When I lived in and hiked in Boulder I saw many coyotes and they never bothered with me or my dog. The only theory I've read as to why these coyotes have been aggressive is this: Theories as to why coyotes in that area are acting aggressively range from reports that some people have been feeding them to the possibility that there is a coyote den that the animals are protecting.

There was a spate of coyote biting/harassment in Broomfield a few years ago, and it was felt it was d/t people feeding them. Coyotes are also dangerous to pets, especially at night.