On a ride today, from bustling Kenmore, at the northern end of Lake Washington, to Marymoor Park, at the northern end of Lake Sammamish, I was surprised to see a coyote cross the trail as I rode through the farmlands of Woodinville and Redmond. I had heard there were some encroaching on the various outlying areas, but this was the first one I have ever seen. I had always thought they were more nocturnal or at least were most active in the dawn and dusk times. Of course, a February day in western Washington can feel like one long dusk, so perhaps they’re out all the time right now.