The answer is: Community-wide hazing. Whether you’re in your yard or out and about, encountering a coyote can be unnerving. But with a little preparation, you can be ready to haze aggressively. A “scare stick,” small rocks, a plastic trash bag, or an empty soda can filled with a few pennies, are small items you … Continued
The mated pair of resident coyotes had a litter of 3-4 pups last spring. These pups are now old enough to venture out and explore. It is expected that the pups will leave Belvedere to find their own territory, as they did last year. In the meantime, hazing is key – the goal of which … Continued
Simple, home-made deterrents can help keep coyotes fearful of humans, while also protecting you and your dog when out for a walk. An easy-to-carry “scare stick”, a plastic trash bag, an empty soda can with pennies, and even a loud yell can be very effective tools for hazing coyotes. For additional information or to file … Continued
There are currently two coyotes living on Belvedere Island — an adult female and her 8-month-old offspring. The male partner was found dead last October. A toxicology report revealed antifreeze and illegal rodenticides in his system. Rodenticides can work their way up the food chain to coyotes, owls and hawks. If you use a pest … Continued
What is a favorite food of rodents, raccoons and coyotes? Fruit! Many of our apple, fig and plum trees are abundant this time of year – attracting unwanted wildlife. Ensure ripe fruit is picked and fallen fruit is removed daily. Remove debris or brush piles that may harbor rats. Remove bird/squirrel feeders and pick up … Continued
Simple, home-made deterrents can help keep coyotes fearful of humans, while also protecting you and your dog when out for a walk. An easy-to-carry scare stick, made by tying mylar ribbon to a stick, confuses a coyote when you wave it vigorously out in front of you. A plastic trash bag easily fits in your … Continued
Many aspects of Belvedere that make it an ideal place for us to live also make it an attractive environment for coyotes. A pair of coyotes came here and stayed because they found plenty of food resources and shelter opportunities. They are particularly attracted to our construction sites, vacant properties, dense vegetation, quiet streets, abundant … Continued
