Massachusetts: Coyotes Spotted Across The South Shore
The frigid cold temperatures didn’t seem to bother coyotes this past weekend. In fact, across the south shore of Massachusetts, coyotes were even out in packs.
For better or worse, this news is not all that surprising. Coyotes have made themselves quite comfortable within Massachusetts over the past few years. However, a few elements of this recent coyote spotting are out of the ordinary. Previously, coyotes were being spotted frequently in the spring and fall. Certain towns, like Hingham in Plymouth County, were proactive on calling this out. Whether it was residents calling for action or Animal Control detailing what to do, residents were often alerted. In addition, coyote spotting in this area was often one or two of these creatures at a time.
Boston 25 News reported (and had video) of a pack of coyotes roaming together in Cohasset. Here, you can see as many as eight at a time. Unfortunately, that was not the extent of the news in Cohasset so far this month. To start the year, NBC Boston detailed how a 55-pound dog was attacked.
The retriever was simply out in the backyard at night, enjoying its nightly routine. Instead of barking at the door to come back in, the owner, Nathaniel Palmer, heard a disturbing sound. At this point, a coyote was seen near the dog and did not run away immediately. Luckily, the dog was not harmed but did receive treatment.
“We really took for granted that a dog can enjoy his yard,” Palmer said.
So What Do We Do?
The Hingham Anchor has often detailed how you deal with coyotes running wild in your neighborhood. As a refresher, some key points they highlight via the MassWildlife suggestions include making sure you have tightly secured the garbage cans we left out. Furthermore, feed your pets inside. This includes being aware of bird food or bird seed you have out on your property. Lastly, it’s important to remember not to be overly terrified. Loud noises, a tennis ball, or shining bright lights on the coyote can often scare them off.
These Massachusetts Chains Actually Have Great Bagels
#4 Gunther Tooties
There are five Gunther Tooties locations from Foxborough down to the South Shore. The owner of this chain worked in a New York bagel shop before taking over the first location in Pembroke. Moreover, a few of their spots offer drive-through. The “French Toast” bagel listed under the New York Style portion of the menu is always hard to resist.
#3 The Bagel Dudes
Sometimes known as “The Bagel Shop” (like their Chatham location), this is a family operated chain business that has a significant presence in eastern Massachusetts and in Florida. Everything is baked fresh onsite. If you’ve ever wondered what Chocolate Chip Cookie flavored Iced Coffee takes like, they have 22 different variations here. And it tastes as good as it sounds.
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#2 Cafe Fresh Bagel
There are five Cafe Fresh Bagel restaurants all within about 30 minutes of each other. This is my bagel breakfast sandwich spot. I keep it simple when I go there, with a classic: bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel.
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