DALLAS — It wasn’t a late-night Amazon delivery or a wandering dog that set off security camera notifications this week for one North Texas family — it was four coyotes.
Security video posted to Nextdoor on Monday shows the animals moving through the back of a driveway near Clemson, just northwest of White Rock Lake. They linger. They look comfortable. Then they disappear into the night.
While some neighbors raised alarms, wildlife officials say the timing of the video is important, and the behavior isn’t unusual for this time of year.
Why you may be seeing more coyotes right now
January marks the start of coyote mating season, which runs through March. During these months, coyotes become more active and more visible as they pair up, establish territory, and prepare for pups…