Environmentalists celebrate increased eastern coyote presence on Long Island

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Environmentalists celebrate increased eastern coyote presence on Long Island

Coyotes sporting a uniform gold or tan color are not uncommon. — Fishers Island, N.Y. (Tracy Brock)Nassau County residents have reported a handful of coyote sightings in the last few weeks, prompting officials to release some safety guidance. But environmentalists say this is nothing to fear — it's actually a great sign of a healthy ecosystem. To learn more, WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with naturalist and director of the South Fork Natural Histo…