Coyotes and Fl panthers

Kinda sad but in a way, good: the coyotes took care of the feral cat population over here in my pocket of Gulf County.

I want to know where the skunks are?

A couple years ago in central florida I was told by a couple fish and wildlife guys that skunks were mysteriously disappearing in florida.

I haven't seen (or smelled) a single skunk since I moved down here.

I watched another bobcat out my back window a couple days ago. It was a different one than the one I video taped a few months ago. Maybe we'll find some bobkittens in the spring!

There was a road kill coyote on White Point Road last week.

and two on 98 -- one east of the hospital and one just west of the hospital

There was a road kill coyote on White Point Road last week.

and two on 98 -- one east of the hospital and one just west of the hospital

Very sad for these animals.

Is Walton county Florida panther territory? We know they have the bobcats as we have seen them, but these are not the same as panthers.

A coyote ran across Route 283 in front of my car the other day. We also had a family of wild pigs in our yard in Old Seagrove last summer.

I had the pleasure of watching four members of our family of nine red wolf/coyotes today. They spent about 30 minutes just hanging out by the pond.
It was mom, dad, and two of this years litter. This was the first time I've seen mom with her winter coat, and oohwee does she look amazing. With her distinct white markings and white tipped tail she looks like a beautiful bushy siberian husky. Again I wish I had a better zoom on my video camera.

I was also excited to see that the one pup that was real sick back in August is doing just fine. It was the only one that looked just like the dad with redish orange fur. They were kicking back together in the sun on the bank of the pond.

I had the pleasure of watching four members of our family of nine red wolf/coyotes today. They spent about 30 minutes just hanging out by the pond.
It was mom, dad, and two of this years litter. This was the first time I've seen mom with her winter coat, and oohwee does she look amazing. With her distinct white markings and white tipped tail she looks like a beautiful bushy siberian husky. Again I wish I had a better zoom on my video camera.

I was also excited to see that the one pup that was real sick back in August is doing just fine. It was the only one that looked just like the dad with redish orange fur. They were kicking back together in the sun on the bank of the pond.

Got pics? Or better yet, a snazzy video?

I took some video, but haven't transfered it to my computer yet. If I get around to it soon, I'll post a link to it.

I took some video, but haven't transfered it to my computer yet. If I get around to it soon, I'll post a link to it.

Cool, I loved the last one. I have a friend that made an online Christmas card similar to your video.

Just keep an eye on your pets! We've had two cats disappear this year. A few months ago, I saw a coyote near our home and I'm certain that our cats were someone's dinner.

Yes, they'll take their meals wherever they can get them. During the summer the whole family of nine camped out here until the 5 pups were old enough to travel. I was wondering how they found enough to feed them all. When they did make a kill the woods would come alive with celebration. It was really erie sounding! Howling, barking, yelping, whining. All really loud! Now I'm sure they travel quite a bit. I only see them about every week or two and then it's only for a day or two. And I never get to see them all together. They're always in groups of three or four. I think I've accounted for 7 of the 9. There are 2 pups with white tip tails like their mom that I haven't seen since the summer. I just hope that wasn't them I've seen laying on hwy 98.

Barefootguy
My understanding is that around 12 to 18 months, the pups disperse.
They might be becoming a bit more independent these days?
I hope "your" critters were not the ones on 98.
I bet Florida panthers could live around here, there are pinewoods and prey. But they have been so hunted I wonder if they simply no longer exist here.

Another coyote sighting confirmation. Our neighbors saw one Saturday afternoon in a vacant lot near Summers Edge.

I think there must be a coyote near E. Mitchell. If it is not a coyote, I don't know what it is. Yesterday, the squirrels were in the tree out along the road in front of our house, wailing. I have never heard squirrels cry like that before. They were very distressed about something. We looked to see if one of them were hurt, but they appeared okay. When I looked it up on the internet, it said that squirrels will wail or cry to warn other squirrels about predators in the area, namely coyotes! Please watch your animals, no one wants to lose a pet, especially at Christmas.

Another coyote sighting confirmation. Our neighbors saw one Saturday afternoon in a vacant lot near Summers Edge.

Thanks Treefrog for the update!

I think there must be a coyote near E. Mitchell. If it is not a coyote, I don't know what it is. Yesterday, the squirrels were in the tree out along the road in front of our house, wailing. I have never heard squirrels cry like that before. They were very distressed about something. We looked to see if one of them were hurt, but they appeared okay. When I looked it up on the internet, it said that squirrels will wail or cry to warn other squirrels about predators in the area, namely coyotes! Please watch your animals, no one wants to lose a pet, especially at Christmas.

That's funny - our dogs were outside most of the day yesterday, and all day they kept running the fenceline back in the woods and generally going bananas. Bdarg said her heard something break a big stick back there, and it couldn't have been a squirrel.

Panthers in Pt. Washington forest?

Cool. Or maybe I should be worried, as my yard backs up onto the forest.

If nobody hears anything from Uncle Timmy in a while, please send out a search party..........

A fenced in yard for pets sounds like a must! Will they come around if kids or people are around? This is making me nervous for y'all.

Yeah, we are fenced. But this morning I have been looking up in the trees a lot!

The Walton Funn, December 11, 2006


Obituary

Family and friends are mourning the passing of Jeff Blaineswood, of Blue Mountain Beach. Originally from Toledo, Ohio Mr. Blaineswood had lived in Walton County for 7 years and was an active member of his community and church.

Blaineswood was best know through his work with the Walton county environmental advocacy group, Tree Huggers .

Mr. Blainesworth was found dead in his backyard Sunday, the apparent victim of an animal attack. The bite and claw markings indicate an attack by a Florida Panther.

The funeral will be held Tuesday. It will not be open casket as the carcass had been picked over quite extensively by coyotes. ?When we arrived on scene, we found Mr. Blaineswood?s body in the backyard with a large woodpecker looking bird pecking away at his skull. It was kinda gory.?, said Walton EMS director Will Blatts. Autopsy results have shown that the holes in his cranium were created by a long chisel-like bill the size and shape of which points towards an Ivory Billed Woodpecker.

If this can be confirmed, authorities have indicated that they will be required to designate all of northwest Florida a protected woodpecker habitat and all residents will be required to relocate to the only site deemed unacceptable habitat for wildlife- the Superfund cleanup site in Pensacola.

?I think Jeff would be pleased, to have given his life for the depopulation and reforestation of Walton County. He often said that he?d rather die than see one more chain business come to 30-A.?, said his wife Delores.

People wishing to support the family are asked to purchase a Protect Florida Pathers License plate in lieu of any cash donations.

The Walton Funn, December 11, 2006


Obituary

Family and friends are mourning the passing of Jeff Blaineswood, of Blue Mountain Beach. Originally from Toledo, Ohio Mr. Blaineswood had lived in Walton County for 7 years and was an active member of his community and church.

Blaineswood was best know through his work with the Walton county environmental advocacy group, Tree Huggers .

Mr. Blainesworth was found dead in his backyard Sunday, the apparent victim of an animal attack. The bite and claw markings indicate an attack by a Florida Panther.

The funeral will be held Tuesday. It will not be open casket as the carcass had been picked over quite extensively by coyotes. ?When we arrived on scene, we found Mr. Blaineswood?s body in the backyard with a large woodpecker looking bird pecking away at his skull. It was kinda gory.?, said Walton EMS director Will Blatts. Autopsy results have shown that the holes in his cranium were created by a long chisel-like bill the size and shape of which points towards an Ivory Billed Woodpecker.

If this can be confirmed, authorities have indicated that they will be required to designate all of northwest Florida a protected woodpecker habitat and all residents will be required to relocate to the only site deemed unacceptable habitat for wildlife- the Superfund cleanup site in Pensacola.

?I think Jeff would be pleased, to have given his life for the depopulation and reforestation of Walton County. He often said that he?d rather die than see one more chain business come to 30-A.?, said his wife Delores.

People wishing to support the family are asked to purchase a Protect Florida Pathers License plate in lieu of any cash donations.

I can't even approach 30-gAy's wit, so I won't even try...

However, on my walk this morning I met a gentleman who lives beachfront on Eastern Lake Road. He said that yesterday afternoon a single coyote was sunning itself on the dune in front of his house. Brazen, I'd say.

There is (was???) a sizable feral cat population on the eastern side of Eastern Lake. I'd say that would be what's brought the coyote(s) here, as least for a while... That should solve the problem my neighbors have been having with cat crap in the yard.

... That should solve the problem my neighbors have been having with cat crap in the yard.

Those Coyotes will probably also help with that problem of the crying baby on the next door neighbors side porch.