Coyotes can be seen every day on the campus of Buena Park High School.
After all, the coyote is the school’s mascot.
But residents have been spotting the four-legged variety the past few weeks in their neighborhoods.
On Monday, February 24, the city posted an announcement on their web page, www.buenapark.com, stating that coyotes had been spotted in certain neighborhoods in Buena Park.
Coyotes can be seen every day on the campus of Buena Park High School.
After all, the coyote is the school’s mascot.
But residents have been spotting the four-legged variety the past few weeks in their neighborhoods.
On Monday, February 24, the city posted an announcement on their web page, www.buenapark.com, stating that coyotes had been spotted in certain neighborhoods in Buena Park.
According to the California Department of Fish and Game, coyotes play an important role in the ecosystem, helping to keep rodent populations under control.
Local news stations are reporting wild animals invading neighborhoods on a regular basis.The DFG reports that wild animals are in trouble, and the problem is people who are careless with food and garbage.
Coyotes by nature are fearful of humans, but if they are given access to human food and garbage, their behavior changes.
They lose their caution and fear, which makes them a threat in our communities.
Relocating a “problem” coyote is not an option because it only moves the problem to someone elses neighborhood.
The solution is to put garbage in tightly closed containers that cannot be tipped over.
Bring pets in at night and do not leave pet food outside.Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles.
The latest neighborhood to observe coyotes is located near La Palma Avenue, between Dale Street and Stanton Avenue.This neighborhood is bordered by a nursery and city yards, to the north, which are great hiding places for coyotes.
Residents have taken it upon themselves to post signs to warn others.
One resident, who recently installed a home security camera on their front porch said, “My camera will record when it detects motion. I’m used to seeing critters when I review the recordings, like an occasional opossum and I’ve even seen a skunk; however, I was really surprised to find a security camera recording of a coyote casually walking across my front lawn.”
It has been a couple of years since coyotes were last spotted in the same neighborhood.
They are more active in the spring, when protecting and feeding their young. Residents should take precautions as noted by the DFG until the coyotes decide to move on.
