Coyotes Abound
My first coyote sighting was about 10 years ago between exits 3 and 4 on Rt. 93 North, during rush hour no less! It was summer and the coyote was standing behind the breakdown lane on the grass, standing at attention and watching the traffic (I assume for a clear spot to dash across into the median).
I then saw one crossing Rt. 106 North a few years ago, less than 1/2 mile north of the dog track. About 3 years ago I saw a small bear coming out of the woods on the dog track property, checking if the coast was clear to cross to the other side. After I slowed and passed very slowly, he crossed and ran up the hill.
Within a few months of that sighting, again on Rt. 106 N but up near Lincare in Belmont, I saw a moose just standing in the field north of the Lincare location. Many cars were pulled off to the side to check him out. (My first moose spotting!)
Then last year, heading East on 11A toward home, I saw a coyote cross east of the municipal building and up into the woods and hiking trail area.
A few months ago we had the biggest buck we've ever seen walk right down our property line toward Rt. 11A....my husband is a hunter and grew up in New York with the deer are plentiful and large. He's never seen a bigger or more healthy buck.
Last week I was on my deck (not tanning, but getting ready to shovel) at about 8:30 or so and heard something crossing under the deck. Sure enough, there was the big guy taking a short cut!
It always makes my day to see nature at it's best. Thanks for letting me share!
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