Dear Editor,
Re: “Richmond's coyotes show little fear,” Letters, May 17.
We have lived on the west dyke for more than 30 years and the coyotes have always been a part of the wildlife population in this area.
Along the West Dyke Trail, one can very often see the coyotes rambling along the logs in search of prey, and they have even come right up to and on the dyke itself.
They will often travel in “packs” of two or three, but we have never had any problem with them, and I have not heard of anyone having had a bad experience.
That is, however, not to say one should ignore their presence if walking their dogs.
We used to walk our little pug dog (since deceased) every day on the dyke, but would always keep a keen eye out for the coyotes.
I have been attacked by a raccoon, but never a coyote, and they are both a part of the foreshores wildlife community.
Bob Eakin
Richmond
