Coyote Sighting in Windsor Square

Neighbors in Windsor Square alerted the Buzz that an aggressive coyote had been spotted over the weekend at 4th and Plymouth in Windsor Square.

According to resident Kiel FitzGerald, the coyote “turned around when it saw my small dog and started running toward us.”

Fortunately there were lots of people on the street who helped scare away the coyote. Thanks to Kiel for sharing her photos with the Buzz. 

Be careful, especially with Halloween trick or treaters out tonight.

Department of Animal Services Officer Hoang Dinh, advises residents to “haze” coyotes so they stay afraid of humans.  “Do not provide any source of food, such as access to garbage, uneaten fruits, pet food left outside and unfortunately even small pets left unattended, clutter and dense brush (the latter 2 harbors rodents).  Make sure if you all have holiday guests, to advise them to do the same. This is also a very good time to walk your pets with other people. Have at least one person carry a good size stick, to even throw towards the coyotes,” said Dinh.