Sometime in the early 1970s, a new animal pushed south into the lower Hudson Valley for the first time. More robust than a western coyote yet smaller than a wolf, the eastern coyote (aka brush wolf, coywolf, woyote, and coydog) encountered a land of opportunity with few competitors.
Nearly 50 years later, the eastern coyote occupies every available niche in the Hudson Valley from remote backcountry forests to urban parks. They exist ghost-like on the margins of our vision, secretive and seldom seen, while serenading us at night with haunting yips and howls.
Come learn about these highly intelligent animals, how they have adapted to our modern world and what genetics tell us about their fascinating origin story.Ed McGowan speaking about Coyotes at the St. Philips Parish hall
St. Philip's Church in the Highlands
1101 Route 9D Garrison, NY 10524