Coyotes Spotted in Glen Ellyn: Where You've Seen Them
We compiled a map of recent coyote spottings in town. Here's what you need to know about the elusive animals.
In DuPage County, living with coyotes comes with the territory. More than likely, you have spotted a few around town, like your neighbors who have already shared locations where coyotes were spotted. While some residents enjoy seeing wildlife in the urban environment, as recent stories have publicized, there have been instances where small dogs were killed by coyotes. Taking preventative measures may limit interactions with coyotes. Some tips include: avoid feeding them; avoid leaving pet bowls and food outside; clean up spilled bird seed from feeders and keep grills and barbecues clean, according to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. More than 90 percent of a coyote’s diet is small mammals, according to the Forest Preserve …
Jeffrey Gahris
1:38 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012
I have seen a coyote here before, and found it exciting. Even as I felt a tinge of anxiety being close to a wild predator, I felt more whole and integrated with nature, of which we are a part. I don't get that feeling sitting inside watching Animal Planet. more ›