I ran into a couple of coyotes while on a walk through Steer Swamp this week. They kept their distance, but certainly kept an eye on me. I was able to capture a few photos, though the light was not so good. Very good-looking animals.
In early March in Massachusetts, Eastern coyotes wrap up their breeding season and prepare for their pups’ spring arrival, according to MassWildlife. They roam more actively, scouting for food and dens. You’re likely to hear them, too, as they howl to communicate with mates and mark territory. As the weather warms, these coyotes start to eat more plants and berries along with the small mammals they hunt.
They’re quick to adapt, so don’t be surprised to see them closer to towns, drawn to easy meals like unsecured garbage or outdoor pet food. It’s a busy time for coyotes, reminding residents to secure trash and watch pets outdoors.
The Marblehead Current is proud to partner with photographer Rick Cuzner. For the past 16 years, he has taken thousands of nature photographs.
