A very nice surprise on Tuesday to find an Eastern Coyote in Central Park. It was using a location that a coyote used a few years ago. A few observers tried to keep track of it after it went off for the night, but we quickly lost track of it.
On February 26th last year, I had one of most incredible experiences of my life, seeing both a Snowy Owl and an Eastern Coyote on the North Meadow of Central Park. With the anniversary of the Snowy Owl’s arrival, I started to review old footage. Last year, I had presented the video as two different post. But we saw them at the same time.
As the Snowy Owl moved from a backstop on the eastern side of the North Meadow to one on the western side, she basically flew over the Eastern Coyote drawing our attention to the animal. It was an evening I will never forget, and something I never expect to see again. So, don’t let anyone tell you Central Park isn’t wild!
Last Tuesday and Thursday, the Eastern Coyote was seen again in Central Park. The videos show a close encounter with an Eastern Phoebe and a Brown Rat. Luckily for both animals, the coyote was more interested in resting than hunting in the afternoon.
The Eastern Coyote continues to be seen along the shore of The Lake in Central Park. I had an enjoyable afternoon watching her from the other side of a bay. She really is a beautiful animal.
The Eastern Coyote was found using a cliff along The Lake as a den today. It was in a nicely protected spot away from people and dogs.
The animal slept most of the time, but a protest march, a very bad singer walking his dogs, and a hail storm did disturb the owl. Life in the Big Apple!
After it was dark, and much darker than when our owls fly out the Eastern Coyote quickly left and headed south. It was gone and out of sight within seconds.
While watching the Snowy Owl in Central Park, we saw the Eastern Coyote again. Something unsettled all of the Canada Geese that were on the east side of the North Meadow, and that caused the Snowy Owl to move to the western side. As we followed her as she flew, we saw the Eastern Coyote.
The Eastern Coyote moved north and then jumped the fence. I caught up with it again and the western side of the North Meadow behind field 3.
I thought it was special to have a sighting last week, but having another so soon was just fantastic.
