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We mentioned the POSSIBLE sightings of two coyotes in Middle Island at our January meeting, and that we were awaiting better confirmation from the DEC.\u00a0 Since then, both News12 and Newsday have covered the story of this possibility.\u00a0 At least the Newsday story identified where the photo was taken, on New Year’s on Swezey Lane. \u00a0\u00a0 We will be hosting\u00a0 Frank Vincenti at our April 20 MICA meeting.\u00a0 Frank is from the Wild Dog Association and is very knowledgeable on the subject of coyotes, foxes , etc.;he has presented at LPL before.\u00a0 Frank has been through Middle Island several times since the reported sighting and has found no evidence of coyotes, but the investigation is ongoing.\u00a0 Tim Green, quoted in the Newsday article, is a Middle Island resident who works at BNL and has also spoken at MICA meetings. \u00a0 Both men are trusted experts who will keep us informed.<\/p>\n
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Please read the following information from the DEC about coyotes.\u00a0 If you think you see a coyote, call the local DEC Wildlife Office\u00a0 at 631-444-0310<\/p>\n
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