Coyote

Several people have reported sightings of coyotes in the neighborhood. I find this all very exciting (if true), but unsettling, as I fear this may provoke some sort of overreaction. Coyote attacks on humans are uncommon (and it's become far too cold for pets to be left outdoors), but people here don't often seem to have much patience for the wildlife whose habitats we share and whose habits we encourage.

Hearing a coyote is, I'm told, much more common than seeing one. I've yet to do either.