control, coyotes have been spotted in several san francisco neighborhoods from vernal heights to glenn canyon to twin peaks and near lom barred street. >> there are city officials say every day, someone reports seeing a coyote. nature photographer spotted this one. >> i can tell he was keeping an eye on the area. you know sni was in his neighborhood. you know? >> and he says the coyote has what he calls a loving energy. the owner of these pit bulls say she and her dogs were stalked by a coyote last week. yesterday and today 22 signs were barring dogs from areas thought to be near coyote territory. >> they've been stalking and following people and bearing teeth which is normal behavior. >> he says during this time when pups are being born. >> they're trying to preserve and protect their babies. >> the city became aware of the coyotes when two were put down after an incident with a dog. officials say they've not been a threat to humans there was a community meeting last year after several sightings of the wild animals. leading to warning signs putting park users on alert. now as of today there