In the Colorado this past week there is a battle between the residents in Greenwood Village and local coyotes. They've hired $60 an hour vigilantes to shoot them on sight. This latest action was based on an alleged attack on a fourteen year old boy, who was not hurt. Reports of nine attacks of humans in the past five years of coyotes in the Denver area have been reported. Suburban enclaves like Greenwood Village have encroached on wilderness territory. There is quite a battle brewing between conservationists and local residents. It made me sad to hear that the coyotes are being hunted because they are now living in an upscale neighborhood. It was one of my highlights this past week to observe a couple of coyotes chasing field mice in the snow close to where I was staying. They were beautiful to watch.
MPM
No comments:
Post a Comment