How can I not write about Island coyotes this week, after receiving a veritable pack of reports regarding sightings, both tracks and visuals, from north, south and decidedly in-between? A surge in the local coyotedemic was to be expected post snow melt, as the local wild canines unholed themselves, sporting quite the hunger.

The most dynamic reports were accompanied by security camera images of lone wolves (just an expression) weaving between houses at night, sniffing out rabbits, rodents,…