Discovering a Coyote Den On a Barrier Island...

A brief video clip of the discovery of a canid den on Cape St. George Reserve, Palm Sunday, 2008. The freshly dug den was dug out of the side of a 22 foot sand dune ridge, one of the oldest on the island. After reviewing these images, biologists at the US Fish & Wildlife Service and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, have confirmed that it is likely a coyote den. Bad news for some of the endangered species in these barrier islands; the invading coyotes depredate the Loggerhead sea turtle nests for eggs, and potentially threaten the Red Wolf breeding program on nearby St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge. Once established, coyotes are difficult to trap and remove. True to their reputations, they are very "wiley" escape artists. Let's hope this mama is caught before she has a litter of pups!

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[outdoorgeekgal]

Gian: I am not brave, I am always cautious. I do, however have the confidence that experience brings. Take the time to learn about your environment and you'll become "brave", too. Glad you enjoyed.

[gianjoloceymarc]

O.M.G you must be really brave!