There have been several reports of coyote sightings in the West U area.
Coyotes, while shy and not normally a threat to human beings, could pose a potential threat to smaller breed dogs as well as cats.
Residents who have a smaller breed dog should keep that in mind when they are walking at night and always follow city ordinances by keeping dogs on a leash.
Trash left curbside for an extended period may act as an attraction for wildlife.
How and where are the coyotes getting into West U? Are they coming up the Poor Farm Ditch? Low water issues in their normal habitat? Please tell us which streets the coyotes were sighted. Perhaps they can kill off the stray cats, possums and raccoons. Thanks for the instant update.
Kim,
Are you hoping they will kill off the stray cats, raccoons, and opossums?
Daughter saw one on Community by the RR tracks two nights ago.
Agreed, please let us know the cross streets where they are being spotted. so we can be vigilant.
I have been told that they follow the railroad tracks as there is often food and trash along the lines.
In January 2010, coyotes and a bobcat were a problem on the easement between Bellaire and West University Place. The owner of one of the houses that abutted the easement where the railroad tracks and power lines are, had pictures of coyotes and a bobcat …………his four pet deer. Everyone, as this time, were cautioned about letting their pets outside and not keeping garbage in metal cans. The authorities said it was a natural thing. Maybe it has something to do with the lack of rain. Natural or not I thought they should be dealt with quickly. These are the only times I can remember coyotes and/or bobcats in the West U/Bellaire area. Maybe they were around in the old days but back then they would have been either poisoned or shot and not protected.
We saw one on the 3700 block of Georgetown a few weeks ago.
Saw a cougar driving a BMW down Edloe and then Pulling in at Tiny Boxwood. She had a coyote riding with her in the passenger seat and boy was she coyote ugly! There ought to be a law.
Howling, Bobo!
My kids spotted one few weeks ago on fairmont street close to Judson Park.
But the burning question is: “are they wiley??”
saw a whole pack of them on 3500 Nottingham. Watch out Ryan!