Coyotes on the Move
Coyote pair near the Humboldt/Mendocino County line [All photos by Talia Rose]
“I looked out my window this morning while in the midst of doing my Otter reporting and just caught a glimpse of a Coyote across the river as it disappeared out of my view. I grabbed my camera and flew out my gate jogging down the little hill to the water’s edge as fast as my broken body would carry me,” she wrote on her County Line Wild Facebook page.
Her quick actions were doubly rewarded when she soon found the coyote was not alone. “I found the Coyote crossing the shallow rapids and was thrilled to see another one ahead of it,” she said.
The pair hurried through the area, not paying any attention to other wildlife in the area. Talia stated, “They passed right by the flock of ducks without even looking at them. I enjoyed about a full minute watching them hurry along the edge of the water until they crossed into the wall of trees and were gone.”
For more of Talia’s amazing local wildlife photos, click here.
On the move
Ignoring ducks on the Eel
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Great photos.
Beautiful animals. They seem very fit, I wonder what they have been eating?
Here you go Ernie, Bon Appétit…
Snippet o’ Whippet actually made me audibly groan.
I remember laughing at this in the early 90s when I was a kid. It’s still pretty funny.
I’m sure the coyotes have plenty of road kill to dine on along that stretch.
I’ve eaten there. The owners are great people: Sam & Ella.
Road runners Duh……….
Wow! Very cool! Beautiful photos, love the photo with the ducks! They were just moving on…
it’s baby merganser season.
Thank you Talia. Always beautiful. Oh, and your photos impress also.
Do any of the coyote advocates among us have small pets like dogs, cats, waterfowl, or domesticated birds? While I have a deep appreciation for all animals, the safety of my pets takes precedence when it comes to the increasing sightings of coyotes in Eureka.
It’s essential to recognize that Humboldt County has an abundance of suitable habitats for coyotes outside of urban areas. The decision to quietly photograph these creatures, rather than shooing them away, reflects a lack of concern for pet owners in the community. This complacency essentially invites a potential menace into our town.
Fact 1: According to a study by Ohio State University, coyotes in urban areas are more likely to feed on human-associated food and are more likely to conflict with humans and pets. (Source: Ohio State University Study)
Fact 2: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that coyotes can carry diseases like rabies, which poses a threat not only to wildlife but also to domestic animals and humans. (Source: CDC)
Fact 3: The Department of Fish and Wildlife states that one of the effective ways to manage coyotes is by making loud noises to deter them from entering populated areas, thereby helping to mitigate human-coyote conflicts. (Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Fact 4: In California, coyotes have been responsible for the decline in livestock, costing farmers and ranchers significant economic losses. A study estimates that coyotes cause approximately $10 million in damages annually in the state. (Source: eScholarship, University of California)
So, before you express admiration for what might seem like a harmless coyote, consider the potential consequences of luring a potentially dangerous, often diseased animal into our community.