[megansmomma]

It is mating season so they are very active this time of year. Coyotes are more a a noctournal animal so they do hunt and travel in the evening. They really are all around us whether you live in suburbia, large city or out in the country. There have been plenty of siting even within the city of Chicago since they are highly adaptable. Personally, I don't worry too much during the daytime but in the evening is when I always supervise mine when they go outside. I have a motion detector light on the back of my house to illuminate my yard which is a good deterrent. If you do see one nearby make loud noises and they should retreat. They really are afraid of human contact and make sure to keep it that why by not feeding or leaving trash out to entice them for a meal. Also, I try to discourage my neighbors from feeding squirrels or birds since this is a tasty meal for a coyote and makes them more familiar with humans.