![]() ![]() It is probably for the best that they stay so active, because coyotes will eat whatever is available to them whenever they are hungry. ![]() They can travel 3-10 miles in a day, run 35-43 miles per hour, and swim at least half a mile. They become more vocal in late summer and early fall, and will howl and yip to mark their territories or reunite their family group. They can be visible throughout the year, exploring their surroundings or searching for their next meal. BehaviorĮastern coyotes are not introverts-they like to be out and about. Coyote tracks are generally in a straight line compared to the more irregular pattern that dogs leave. Coyote tracks often look similar to that of a dog, except that they leave an imprint of just the middle two claws. Most coyotes are four to five feet in length, including a 12-15 inch tail. One way of distinguishing between a coyote and a dog is by looking for a black tip at the end of the tail, which coyotes generally have. Coyotes are about the same size as a medium-sized dog and are sometimes mistaken for them. They can appear brown, blonde, red, black, or a mix thereof. The fur of an eastern coyote varies in color. In the summer their coats thin out and become darker. In winter, their coats often appear longer, fuller, and lighter in color. Our local coyotes apparently got the memo. ![]() Appearanceįashionable city dwellers know that your wardrobe needs to evolve with the seasons. However, just like true New Yorkers, they are willing to move if another piece of prime real estate becomes available. Usually coyotes occupy the same two-square-mile territory all year long. Though our local coyotes are still mostly Bronx residents, some of the younger generations have begun branching out into other boroughs like Queens. Some of our local coyotes’ ancestors first moved into the Bronx in the 1990s from other parts of New York State. Here they live in urban forests, suburban neighborhoods, and parklands. Now eastern coyotes can be found throughout New York State, including parts of New York City. Formerly, coyotes were residents of the Great Plains and Southwest. Like many New Yorkers, our coyotes are not originally from around here. To leave comments or to rate a plant you must be registered.A close-up of an eastern coyote General Information BackgroundĬoyotes can range from northern Alaska all the way south to Costa Rica. We also would appreciate seeing any photos and Please share your thoughts with us about this plant. Leave us a comment, your rating and/or your favorite picture An excellent choice for rock gardens, edging a walkway or using as a groundcover, coyote mint fills in nicely and keeps a neat, compact form. After coyote mint is done flowering, cut back to encourage healthy new growth and an improved appearance. Great on rocky slopes or serpentine soil, it also does well in sand or clay. ![]() Coyote mint needs well-draining soil, but can tolerate weekly watering if necessary, less in summer. The lush gray green leaves enjoy sun to light shade, and the plant produces 1 to2 inch round lavender blooms in summertime from June through August, a favorite of butterflies and other native pollinators. Also called coyote mint, this highly fragrant perennial herb grows in compact mounds about 1 to 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide. ![]()
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