AVON, Ohio (WOIO) – A coyote was caught on camera roaming through the backyard of an Avon home.
Kyle Koprowski with the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center said this is the time of year when coyotes are extremely active.
“It’s mating season for them, so super common to see them, plus a lot of young coyotes are leaving the den trying to find their territories, so definitely the time of year for them to be around,” Koprowski said.
While spotting one can be startling, Koprowski said there are safe ways to get a coyote to move along.
“Loud noises, clap, there are noise makers, in the summer you can use a hose, basically just making yourself look big, usually they are not trying to harm you, they’re just looking for food,” he said.
Safety precautions for pet owners
Koprowski said it’s important to remove anything that could attract coyotes, including pet food and grills. He also recommends keeping a close eye on pets.
“Put a leash on them, make sure you check your backyard before you let them out. Use a spotlight or a flashlight, don’t let them out by themselves even if you don’t see anything out there, sometimes they are still there,” he said.
Koprowski said most of the time, coyotes are more afraid of people than people are of them.
“They’re going to continue to get used to us, so we are going to have to adapt to them,” he said.
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