PMack, you sure did take the "caw" out of that one. He barely got it out before you whacked him.
Don't feel too bad about the coyote situation. I have only had two visits since January 1. Like you, I get fox coming occasionally, and a red is coming now pretty often, including last night. I had two skunks and a possum show up last night as well, but no coyotes since January. Frustrating.