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Understanding and Coexisting with Urban Coyotes
As coyotes increasingly share our living spaces, understanding their behavior and implementing preventative measures is key to peaceful coexistence. These adaptable canids are often misunderstood, and a proactive approach can substantially reduce potential conflicts.
Securing Your Property Against Coyote Intrusion
To deter coyotes from venturing onto your property, focus on eliminating attractants and creating barriers. Secure all outdoor garbage cans with tight-fitting lids and avoid leaving pet food or water accessible overnight. Bird feeders can also attract rodents, which in turn attract coyotes, so consider removing them or cleaning up spilled seed regularly.
Modifying your landscape plays a crucial role. Clear away dense undergrowth and thick vegetation that provides coyotes with ideal hiding spots. For existing fences or walls, consider installing “coyote rollers.” These are typically aluminum tubes placed on top of the fence. When a coyote attempts to climb, the spinning tube makes it difficult for them to get a grip and cross over.
Responding to a Coyote Encounter with Your Pet
Coyotes naturally view smaller animals as potential prey. It’s vital to remember that if a coyote loses its natural fear of humans, the supervision of your pets becomes paramount. As one expert, Julian, points out, “If a coyote is acting aggressively towards you, it’s highly probable that you have a small dog on a leash. The coyote is likely not interested in you at all, but rather focused on the dog as an easy meal.”
In the unfortunate event that a coyote attacks your dog, immediate and assertive action is required. Make noise by shouting, waving your arms, stomping your feet, or throwing objects to startle and drive the coyote away. Crucially,never attempt to physically grab the coyote or place yourself between the animals. Your priority should be to create as much distance as possible between your pet and the coyote.
Coyote Activity Patterns
coyotes are generally most active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. However, their activity patterns are dynamic and can shift based on factors like ambient temperature, the availability of prey, and their level of apprehension towards humans.
In urban environments, coyotes frequently enough adapt their schedules to coincide with periods of lower human activity. During warmer months, they may become more nocturnal. Julian explains, “This time of year, they might become more active at night to take advantage of cooler temperatures, which is more advantageous for them. Additionally, prey is more abundant at night during this season.”
Conversely, “In the winter and cooler periods, if the weather is pleasant for us to be outdoors, it’s also pleasant for prey animals. And these coyotes have lost their fear of us,so you’ll see them out at any time of day.”
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