Best varmint hunter ever
My next door neighbour, Joe Martin, was up early last week and noticed Petworth’s newest resident; an urban coyote:
If you were up early this morning as I was, you would have had the opportunity to see a coyote walking down Varnum Street NW towards Grant Circle…
The coyote was gallantly walking in the middle of the street, coming down from the 300 block, heading west after crossing 4th Street NW. It stopped by the side of a home across Varnum, probably looking for their Christmas decorations.
Now before you go thinking he saw a fox or a mangy dog, let Joe set you straight:
Absolutely not a fox. My windows were within 30 feet of the coyote, well lit on my street. After it crossed into Grant Circle, I went to my computer and looked at photos of coyote to verify what I saw. The ears stood up, busy, full tail. I had no doubts whatsoever. I also looked at the animal with binoculars.
Personally, I say “welcome” to this Wile E. Coyote and wonder what wild animals you’ve seen in our fair city.
Oh and deer don’t count – they’re everywhere.
This post appeared in its original form at DC Metblogs
