Cuddly Coyotes at Wrigley
- Photographer Will Byington is used to snapping shots of Wrigleyville’s party animals.
But Byington found himself photographing a whole different breed Friday night when, while taking pictures of bands playing at the Cubby Bear, he spotted two coyotes in front of Wrigley Field.
“They hung out there for like five minutes, a lot longer than I would ever think they would,” Byington said. “I’ve lived in Wrigleyville for eight years, and I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Despite cars whizzing by and tipsy bar-goers screaming at the animals, the coyotes seemed unfazed.
“They seemed content,” Byington said. “It’s almost like they’re eyeing McDonald’s.”
"content."
Of course, when the yuppies' cats and dogs start disappearing, the coyotes will be "content...and well fed." And the hipsters will be pissed the police didn't do anything, ignoring the fact that Animal Control has up to zero trucks working overnight.
Of course, when the yuppies' cats and dogs start disappearing, the coyotes will be "content...and well fed." And the hipsters will be pissed the police didn't do anything, ignoring the fact that Animal Control has up to zero trucks working overnight.
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posted by SCC at 12:02 AM
62 Comments:
Animal Control wont do anything with the coyote's because Lincoln Park Zoo and a research group released a bunch of pairs of breeding coyotes about 3 years ago. They are all over 18 and 19 and you can see the radio collars on some of them. I watched 2 of them run across Michigan Ave and head east on Erie, running down the middle of the street.
They were in line for Cubs tickets.
Wasnt there a program in the Loop where Coyotes were released to control the Rat population? Perhaps it's being utilized in Wrigleyville
A hipster on NBC said 'maybe it will help with the rat problem'
Coyotes go where the food is, the designer cats and the dog of the month won't start disappearing until the rats are much harder to catch.
A few years ago I read an article that stated the City of Chicago wants coyotes in the city to keep down the rat population. Thats why there is no big effort to rid the city of coyotes.
Do you think there might be a reason they were all but eliminated 100 years ago ?
I think i'd rather have those animals than the thugs with the guns on the north side.
Actually heard a call in 006 the other day of a pit bull hopping in the window of an abandoned house and Animal Control called for the police because he didn't wanna go in the house to get it.
Putting tracking collars on Coyotes for what,You know what they are going to do,Kill and eat anything that they can over power.
They were at Wrigley because they heard some story about a goat...
Predators smell the blood left in the streets and in the air, seeking the wounded prey.
there's enough rats around to keep them well fed
"But Byington found himself photographing a whole different breed Friday night when, while taking pictures of bands playing at the Cubby Bear, he spotted two coyotes in front of Wrigley Field."
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Coyotes and the occasional gerbil that's made good its escape can be found roaming the Wrigley confines and/or immediate surroundings.
But to find you a cougar and/or a MILF, you'll need to head south to the only ballpark that matters in the city.
The Friendly Confines and Wrigleyville in general? Haaaaaated it!!!!
They can take down a smaller deer. They're wild animals, I'd give em a wide berth. Of course, the yups appear as clueless about the four legged animals as the two legged.
those coyotes must be on the tac team--- you only see them for about 5 minutes and they disappear....
This would be a great idea for crime reduction in the city.
and remember the cougar (let the jokes fly) about a mile west of there about 5 years ago. big ass mountain lion running around and people were like why'd they have to shoot him couldn't they use tranquilizer darts...
My Long Lost Cousins
They Must Have Run Out Of Cougars To Snack On
One coyote was overheard telling the other coyote; "These losers haven't won in over a hundred years"
Nice story SCC but did you have to give our 019 Dist. nut job of an XO something else to complain about now. Oh well they can add a Coyote team to the rest of the madness he has created.
Reminds me of the show on tv Earth After People. They did one on Chicago and pictured Wrigley Field covered with vines and trees. These dogs would fit right in.
Who gives a shit. There's coyotes in the old 19 lot all the time.
Sorry state of affairs in Chicago.
Even the wild scavengers know that Chicago is "easy pickin's".
Model for the "perfect city" for crime - no enforcement of laws, criminals run freely - just like the coyotes here - looking for their next prey, anyone can come in and establish themselves (no immigration laws enforced) and crime is rampant.
Someone has to come in and clean up this town - and it ain't Rahm or McCarthy.
Glad I moved far away in the suburbs where it might not be perfect, but it isn't a free-for-all like Chicago has become.
Just looking for their cubs
Just drop an Acme safe on their heads, problem solved. Can I be a commander now Gary?
Sounds like a "quality of life" issue in wrigleyville's 019 district. Maybe those cars NOW can show that they are there for a purpose. LOL
But to find you a cougar and/or a MILF, you'll need to head south to the only ballpark that matters in the city.
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Ohh yea canaryville cougars and MILFs are sooo hot. Stay classy.
Isn't Animal Control just another name for the CPD.
Anonymous said...
Putting tracking collars on Coyotes for what,You know what they are going to do,Kill and eat anything that they can over power.
11/28/2012 12:44:00 AM
For the grant money!!
Send the Bottle Blonde and her midget partner on this. They can run them down with their bicycles! Only in 019 can we find so many wild animals that are harmless.
Those coyotes better stay away from my little kitty-cat.
Now, Kees me you fool!!!!
My wife was loading her SUV after shopping. She turned around for a second and when she turned back there was a coyote sitting in the back of her Escape. She calls me hysterically while I'm at work. I didn't know what she expected me to do considering I'm in the middle of Englewood and she's on the northside. I told her I'm surrounded by rabid animals all the time. My wife was screaming, "Coyote, get out of my car!!!" The coyote sat there for about 5 minutes and finally took off with the dog's bone.
Just drop an "Acme" safe on their asses. MEEP, MEEP!!
If someone gets bitten by one, and then matched the DNA to the ones the Zoo released, can the zoo keepers be held accountable?
PO's would be held accountable for something much less aggressive.
"Wasnt there a program in the Loop where Coyotes were released to control the Rat population? Perhaps it's being utilized in Wrigleyville?
Same with Rahmbo.....he was released into the population to control spending.......or maybe he is the rat?
Anonymous said...
They can take down a smaller deer. They're wild animals, I'd give em a wide berth. Of course, the yups appear as clueless about the four legged animals as the two legged.
11/28/2012 01:51:00 AM
You got that right and they are usually nocturnal, so if they are standing out side chillin with cars & people all around that is going to make them that much more dangerous. They are scavangers and will attack in packs nothing to fool with
We've called the citizens of 019 and 023 sheep for many years now. They stumble around by themselves wasted on streets, sidewalks and alleys. They get robbed and battered all the time. Completely not street smart and unaware of reality. Apparently, the coyotes were waiting for their turn on the sheep.
I know coyotes, sir, and you are no coyote!
They were there to try out for the outfield for next years team
Hey , don't bother them their looking for the goat.you know trying to settle the score......no pun intended.
Shit, they are in every neighborhood in Chi town. We got them running around here in Washington Park and up and down the Midway Plaisance/Jackson Park area all night.
coyotes mostly eat small rodents. they are usually not especially dangerous to human beings, but when they have no fear of human beings they can get a little too close for comfort.
they only rarely go after something as big as a deer.
they are just about everywhere in the US. a lot of places you don't see them very ofbecauseasue they are good at keeping out of view.
foxes are that way too. they are pretty much everywhere but they are rarely seen.
I can see some yuppie broad screaming watching her little rat dog being devoured.
We also have Cougars in the Lincoln Park area.
Much more docile than the coyotes around US Cellular Field.
But unfortunately they both bint jumpt on & had their Acme iPhones stolt'.
Still waiting for the beat car to show up.
can't wait until some drunken yuppie tries to pet the puppies!
"Glad I moved far away in the suburbs where it might not be perfect, but it isn't a free-for-all like Chicago has become."
Just wait, the shitheads are all moving to the burbs too. Been doin it for years. Especially with all the freebie section 8 housing.
I've seen them at Clark Park behind Lane Stadium in a Pack.
This most schocking! Cougars I would have expected, but Coyotes!
They must be looking for Rahm THE Rat.
What's this world coming to.
leave em alone!!!
foxes are that way too. they are pretty much everywhere but they are rarely seen.
11/28/2012 03:30:00 PM
too bad my ex isn't a fox.
The fattest, prettiest coyote I ever saw was in Lincoln Park the day after Christmas going to see the zoo lights. The park was full of people going to see the lights (pushing strollers). The coat on it was so full I thought it must have been a fox at first; nothing like the mangy creatures a saw growing up in the stix.
Only since we fired"¥ the mountain lion and ate the road runner for thanksgiving have they been so confused as to what to do and where to do it.
Paid for by the Animal Control I don't wanna coalition for Zoo creatures LLC.
An unequal membership organization.
They're good ratters. Leave em be. Keep an eye out on your own critters so they don't get hurt by them.
Can you say " dingo "? Won't be funny when one runs off with a small child. Kill them all.
Well I don't know about Wrigleyville, but my neighborhood has enough rats to feed an army of coyotes. Apparently, streets and sanitation is suffering from manpower problems too.
Coyote's Dinner Prayer
Our Creator,
Hiding in us all, Come out and play.
Thy anarchy come,
Free will be done,
on Earth as in our heavens.
Love our mistakes
As we love yours,
Since perfection is boring.
Teach us this day
our daily strength,
And lead us into temptation
So we'll have healthy appetites.
Keep our senses sharp
So we'll smell what's right for us
And leave shit for those made to eat it.
You share Creation with us.
Teach us all to share!
For glory lurks in al --
ALL!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm - GOOD!
Quoted from C. Wayan.
ENJOY.
Anonymous said...
But to find you a cougar and/or a MILF, you'll need to head south to the only ballpark that matters in the city.
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Ohh yea canaryville cougars and MILFs are sooo hot. Stay classy.
11/28/2012 08:31:00 AM
ROTFL!!!
You know some of these fools are leaving dog food out for them. Clueless north siders.
I'd rather encounter a couple of coyotees than a couple of primitives from the south and.or west sides of the city.
With any luck, the coyotes are looking to eat that "goat" that all the Cub's fans seem to think causes the teams poor performance. I guess even the animal kingdom gets tired of all the whinning......
BTW, I watched one run around on Ashland by the Suntimes building they other night... It ran around for awhile before running down by the water. Fisherman beware....
those coyotes must be on the tac team--- you only see them for about 5 minutes and they disappear....
11/28/2012 01:58:00 AM
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Lmfao! Good one!
Seriously left town often getting my retired button and went to Texas. Those coyotes once not afarid for people can be dangerous. And when the family pet "lost" sign goes on the light post out my way.... The usual suspect is the coyotes. Local deputy said he'd shoot one as fast as look at one. So be careful out there guys n gals. There is light at the end of the tunnel and believe it or not being CPD carries weight out this way.
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