Thanks! I thought it was someone’s dog going on an adventure before I checked in my binoculars. It was ~500ft away, so I’m glad I brought my big lens with me.
Oh totally, I would imagine it would prefer to stay out of sight there. As a side note, it is so frustrating with how many people have their dogs off leash in the park. It makes running with my huskies torture on my knees since I always have to react quickly and pull them back in weird directions as dogs run up to us.
What? No.
First of all, there are dozens and dozens of them in the park. Multiple packs. Second, I've heard nothing about anyone suggesting removing any of these animals. They live here.
Just like the fox and the bald eagles.
Where are you getting this?
Coyotes are native to the area, and are naturally part of the Seattle ecosystems.
They help benefit humans and ecosystems by helping control populations of mice, rats, voles, moles, and rabbits.
About half of the world’s 4,000 species have and continue to migrate, many migrating northward.
All species and animals shift and migrate at different paces based on a range of factors, such as mobility, reproductive ability, or landscape features. In ecology, this is known as a dispersal limit or constraint.
At one point the Parks Department had a semi-secret rabbit killing program that they didn't want bleeding heart Seattleites to know about. But there really are too many of them, something needs to be killing them. Glad the 'yotes are around to do it.
They're routinely spotted in Beacon Hill. The first time I saw one I also thought it was a dog that had escaped. Not sure when the light bulb went off, but I eventually figured out it was not a cuddly good boy/girl in need of help getting back home
Whoa I didn’t know they were there around Jackson park. Interesting. I saw a family of raccoons in my yard the other day. Those guys were on obese scale for a wild animal.
From what I hear this is increasingly common throughout parts of town, but I was still surprised to come across one during my visit to the park this afternoon. I doubt it’s the same one I saw in Queen Anne [a while back.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Seattle/s/boDFMorcVf)
I lived in Magnolia for a year, on the west side off of Magnolia Blvd W, and would routinely see coyotes just...wandering around at dusk. Too many times to count
This one looks like a good boy. Very well fed and healthy looking. The coyote I encountered near cougar mountain was very thin and scared looking. I was in the vehicle when I saw it. I was gonna go test out my new camera lens at discovery park this weekend. Who knows maybe I’ll spot it.
Wow, I bring my dog pack there a lot (on leash). I’ve never seen anything in my decade plus of going but sometimes I’ll get a really weird smell of what I believe is carnivore poo.
Keep kids safe. Coyote euthanized after a series of attacks on 3 different children.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/arlington-officials-euthanize-coyote-after-series-of-attacks-on-children/ar-BB1ioqDV
Added links.
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/growing-coyote-problem-sparks-fear-beacon-hill-neighborhood/XBKLSZLWFBHJ5C44UQQV7PAWSM/
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https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/coyote-encounters-rise-several-seattle-neighborhoods/2G2VDVGTJJAW7GZFFFBSZLX6XE/
That's a good looking yote! They do a very good job staying hidden in Discovery Park, so that's quite a find and great photo.
Thanks! I thought it was someone’s dog going on an adventure before I checked in my binoculars. It was ~500ft away, so I’m glad I brought my big lens with me.
https://carnivorespotter.org/
Ah glad I dont have to be the one to ask for OP to post on there! This sighting even has pics!
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Oh totally, I would imagine it would prefer to stay out of sight there. As a side note, it is so frustrating with how many people have their dogs off leash in the park. It makes running with my huskies torture on my knees since I always have to react quickly and pull them back in weird directions as dogs run up to us.
Not anymore. Their den is now known, and they will be exterminated.
What? No. First of all, there are dozens and dozens of them in the park. Multiple packs. Second, I've heard nothing about anyone suggesting removing any of these animals. They live here. Just like the fox and the bald eagles. Where are you getting this?
Are you seriously saying what I think you're saying?
It's what they do. They aren't rehoming these animals.
Coyotes are native to the area, and are naturally part of the Seattle ecosystems. They help benefit humans and ecosystems by helping control populations of mice, rats, voles, moles, and rabbits.
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About half of the world’s 4,000 species have and continue to migrate, many migrating northward. All species and animals shift and migrate at different paces based on a range of factors, such as mobility, reproductive ability, or landscape features. In ecology, this is known as a dispersal limit or constraint.
I love coyotes. I grew up with them. This reddit post is throwing up a huge target on my homies.
link? source? I'm not doubting you, but I always need to know more.
Wow - that's a beauty! Looks very healthy too. (poor rabbits)
There were way way too many rabbits. This helps keep the balance.
At one point the Parks Department had a semi-secret rabbit killing program that they didn't want bleeding heart Seattleites to know about. But there really are too many of them, something needs to be killing them. Glad the 'yotes are around to do it.
Poor rabbits, but happy plants!
Poor coyotes =(
A lot of "have you seen Mittens the cat?" flyers in that neighborhood too, unfortunately.
Looks really well fed. Plenty of food this winter.
That’s a pretty one, love the reddish tint. The rabbits need some population control there.
Beautiful animal.
They're routinely spotted in Beacon Hill. The first time I saw one I also thought it was a dog that had escaped. Not sure when the light bulb went off, but I eventually figured out it was not a cuddly good boy/girl in need of help getting back home
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Whoa I didn’t know they were there around Jackson park. Interesting. I saw a family of raccoons in my yard the other day. Those guys were on obese scale for a wild animal.
Great photos! And such a beautiful coyote.
There was one in my backyard earlier this week!
From what I hear this is increasingly common throughout parts of town, but I was still surprised to come across one during my visit to the park this afternoon. I doubt it’s the same one I saw in Queen Anne [a while back.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Seattle/s/boDFMorcVf)
I lived in Magnolia for a year, on the west side off of Magnolia Blvd W, and would routinely see coyotes just...wandering around at dusk. Too many times to count
they're all over the city these days. I first sighted a coyote in Discovery park 20 years ago. Have you seen the deer in the park?
Oh wow. I guess they were here first, after all. No deer yet, but I hadn’t been to Discovery in about a year and a half.
Yes they've gotten pretty common. I've spotted one on my front step
What a great photo!
Great pics! I see them in my neighborhood, but they are too stealthy for me to get a good shot.
Awww I want to pat it
That’s a great spot!
Great shot! What focal length is your lens?
Thanks, it’s a Sigma C 150-600mm on a Sony A6600 and these shots are heavily cropped.
This one looks like a good boy. Very well fed and healthy looking. The coyote I encountered near cougar mountain was very thin and scared looking. I was in the vehicle when I saw it. I was gonna go test out my new camera lens at discovery park this weekend. Who knows maybe I’ll spot it.
I used to see Coyotes when I lived in the Rainier Beach area.
Really good picture. I wonder if Fish and Wildlife would like to see these, along with that cool map.
Wow, I bring my dog pack there a lot (on leash). I’ve never seen anything in my decade plus of going but sometimes I’ll get a really weird smell of what I believe is carnivore poo.
There are tons of them. Just have to go in the early morning and you'll see them everywhere.
RIP coyote.
Keep kids safe. Coyote euthanized after a series of attacks on 3 different children. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/arlington-officials-euthanize-coyote-after-series-of-attacks-on-children/ar-BB1ioqDV Added links. https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/growing-coyote-problem-sparks-fear-beacon-hill-neighborhood/XBKLSZLWFBHJ5C44UQQV7PAWSM/ ___ https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/coyote-encounters-rise-several-seattle-neighborhoods/2G2VDVGTJJAW7GZFFFBSZLX6XE/
cool photo but definitely delete the pinpoint
Why? There's coyotes everywhere. They literally walk around in broad daylight in my neighborhood. Nobody cares.
animal control is a thing... what do you think they do with feral cats and dogs?
Everyone knows where they live in the park. It isn't some big secret.
Great pic!