Coyotes? In San Francisco?

Two weeks ago, on a rare sunny day, I strolled the neighborhood near my new listing at 1380 Greenwich (2BR/2BA condo-- coming soon). Part of my walk took me up the stairs above Greenwich and Leavenworth to enjoy that breathtaking view across the Alice Marble tennis courts.

More interesting than the view that day was a sign that cautioned me to beware of coyotes! You'd almost think it was a joke, except the posting looked quite serious. . .

When I Googled "Coyote sightings in San Francisco" this morning, I learned that they've been wandering around City Parks for the past three years. Frequently seen in the Presidio and Golden Gate Park, they attacked two dogs near Speedway Meadow in the summer of 07. The most recent sighting I could find online came in earlier this month, as reported in the San Francisco Examiner.

San Francisco's Animal Control now gets on average one call a day from coyote spotters. Tips to keep coyotes at bay are to keep a careful eye on your kids (duh), don't feed them (double-duh), and take extra care when walking your dogs at night. The best way to try and chase them off is rocks and screaming.

I'm uncertain on whether coyotes have actually been spotted at Alice Marble. Aside from the fright factor, I enjoy visualizing their commute from the Presidio to Russian Hill. Do you think they took Marina Boulevard?