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Canis latrans
For my 2,000th spotting, a lone Coyote that crossed the road early this morning while I was walking with my kids. This one has shed its gray coat and looks darker and more streamline than those I spotted in winter: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/863...
Mixed chaparral area of Daley Ranch. "Despite being extensively hunted, the coyote is one of the few medium-to-large-sized animals that has enlarged its range since human encroachment began. Coyotes inhabit nearly every contiguous U.S. state and Alaska. Coyotes have moved into most of the areas of North America formerly occupied by wolves, and are often observed foraging in suburban garbage bins. The Coyote is found in both North and South America. There are nineteen subspecies but only three are in South America. This spotting is either C.l.ochropus (California Valley coyote) which is found in western California or C.l.clepticus (San Pedro Martir coyote) which is found in northern Baja California to southwestern California." - Wikipedia
Spotted by one of my teen nature enthusiasts :) "Data from USDA Wildlife Services, the California Department of Fish & Game, and other sources show that while 41 attacks occurred during the period of 1988–1997, 48 attacks were verified from 1998 through 2003. The majority of these incidents occurred in Southern California near the suburban-wildland interface. Unlike the wolf that declines near civilization, the coyote readily reproduces and thrives. The name "coyote" is borrowed from Mexican Spanish coyote, ultimately derived from the Nahuatl word cóyotl" - Wikipedia. The scientific name means "barking dog".
Spotted on Jul 6, 2012
Submitted on Jul 6, 2012
29 Comments (1–25)
Thank you so much gracie-o!
Thank you Karen!!!
Congrats on your 2000 spotting. Looking forward to more, safe travels.
That sounds like a great plan!
When I got to 1,000 spottings I took some days off. Then, go back :)
Thanks Sumukha. It's been fun and educational!
Congrats on ur 2000th spotting Cindy..:-) Hats off to your work..!!!
Thank you so much Argy, Eulalia & Arlanda! Yasser mentioned this is over 5 spottings per day. I think my finger may need a break too :)
Congratulations Cindy, 2000 spottings sound irreal!. It is impressive
Congratulations, Cindy.
Congrats. Well done. Your click finger must need a break!
I'm both proud and a bit embarrassed to say yes. I just joked earlier that I really should stay IN more. :) Thank you Aaron!
You seriously got 2,000 spottings in one calendar year?? That makes the achievement even MORE special.
Thank you my friend. It's sure been fun! I think it may take a bit longer than a year for the next 2,000 though :)
Wow, Cindy! What an incredible achievement! Very well done & I look forward to the next 2000 spottings from you!
Thank you Luis! I'll have to slow down eventually. My focus is on spotting some elusive critters that I know are here but I haven't seen yet. Of course that doesn't mean I won't post something I see along the way ;)
Congratulations Cindy, Great spootting for No. 2,000. Never slow down.
Wow, thank you Emma and Antonio! I sure enjoy being here and sharing my experiences with you. More than that, I really enjoy seeing your spottings and learning from you and the rest of the community!
Cindy :) 2000 spottings Wow,and you make a great choice .thanks for sharing such a amazing colection of wild life organisms in you awesome page,congratulations for the great work
Cindy, Congratulations on your 2000th spotting!
This coyote looks incredible!
You have a great collection with interesting notes and charming pictures to go with it and sometimes videos too.
i have enjoyed your Praying Mantis,mockingbird and hummingbirds videos,to name a few,along with your bug collection etc etc!Project Noah is fortunate to have you!
Wishing you and your family many more hours of happiness looking for spottings!even though it means flipping a coin now and then!
That it does :)
Thank you again Cindy :)
Times go fast in good company...
Thanks Gerardo. I was very happy to spot this one while with my family!
Thank you Matthijs!
Thank you Jeannette and congrats on your 6 months!!!
Larry, thank you. I am envious of your diversity there and all the Hoppers!!! You know I actually started a spreadsheet with PN names and real names to help me out :)
Thank you werdgent! I agree with you. I've spotted so many organisms that I didn't even know existed in my own backyard.
wow! 2000! Congratulations.. !