This week, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received information about an increase in coyotes outside the Rondeau Park area pursuing deer.
Since migrating to Ontario more than 100 years ago, coyotes have adapted well to urban environments and can now be found in both rural and urban settings.
Coyotes can be found across Ontario and are abundant in southern agricultural Ontario and urban areas.
The Sydenham Current ran a story recently about an increase coyotes presence in outside of Mitchell’s Bay: Coyotes roaming outside of Mitchell’s Bay
Changes in land use, agricultural practices, weather, supplemental feeding and natural food shortages may contribute to more coyote sightings in the community.
Normal coyote behaviour is to be fearful of people and to be largely nocturnal. Homeowners are encouraged to take steps to ensure coyotes aren’t attracted to their property or pets.
Please see www.ontario.ca/page/preventing-and-managing-conflicts-coyotes-wolves-and-foxes for tips on how to reduce the potential for coyote encounters.
