tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post6914208229495392421..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Wednesday Vignette: Learning to live togetherKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67498211481718309792022-05-01T12:59:05.072-07:002022-05-01T12:59:05.072-07:00Wow, that was one bold coyote! I found an article...Wow, that was one bold coyote! I found an article on the incident online - complete with a photo of the coyote curled up in a seat. It looks like it happened in February 2009.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76258500477820966812022-05-01T09:40:24.742-07:002022-05-01T09:40:24.742-07:00Coyotes are a fact of life around here, I wish I c...Coyotes are a fact of life around here, I wish I could remember the details of the trip one took on our light rail line. It was quite the news story at the time.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-4881973137956169702022-04-30T17:46:47.782-07:002022-04-30T17:46:47.782-07:00Thanks, I'm going to need it!Thanks, I'm going to need it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-15919608853317367452022-04-30T11:18:29.523-07:002022-04-30T11:18:29.523-07:00I hope you don't experience a problem, Susie. ...I hope you don't experience a problem, Susie. Coyotes engender more fear than other wild animals, as least here where there aren't issues with bears and cougars. A report of a coyote's attack on a toddler in Huntington Beach (Orange County) has intensified concerns here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90432036919992307172022-04-30T11:10:06.322-07:002022-04-30T11:10:06.322-07:00Raccoons were the bane of my garden for years, alt...Raccoons were the bane of my garden for years, although they don't seem to be visiting often or at least digging up things as they once did (and I hope I'm not jinxing myself by saying that!). They love water so, if you have a fountain or a pond, that may draw them in. If you have soil with lots of grubs, that's also a draw. Their digging seems to be related to their relentless search for grubs and perhaps I've finally succeeded in reducing my grub population.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72869206183350172922022-04-30T06:11:25.537-07:002022-04-30T06:11:25.537-07:00Interesting post, Kris. There are more sightings ...Interesting post, Kris. There are more sightings around my neighborhood in recent years.Susie @ pbmGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405047006217308676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29075298802170122672022-04-29T22:30:43.440-07:002022-04-29T22:30:43.440-07:00Dang it - forgot to change the setting again!Dang it - forgot to change the setting again!Anna Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65827602285320569372022-04-29T22:29:39.386-07:002022-04-29T22:29:39.386-07:00I'm with you in that we need to respect and co...I'm with you in that we need to respect and coexist with other animals around us, but when my neighbor sent me a photo of two raccoons he photographed in our driveway yesterday, I admit wondering how this will affect the power balance in the garden. The months ahead will tell, I'm sure. I admire your city for getting ahead of the game and educating people - that's a great move!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44764763998095045222022-04-28T21:12:51.635-07:002022-04-28T21:12:51.635-07:00I'm just thankful that she no longer eats the ...I'm just thankful that she no longer eats the lizards after she makes a show of bringing them inside!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72026626669201158142022-04-28T20:38:39.726-07:002022-04-28T20:38:39.726-07:00Precious darling! Can't get the lioness out of...Precious darling! Can't get the lioness out of the house cat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57380133391378941522022-04-28T16:02:49.979-07:002022-04-28T16:02:49.979-07:00Coyotes have been here for time immemorial, Cindy,...Coyotes have been here for time immemorial, Cindy, long before our peninsula was covered with homes and human activity encouraged the coyotes to take what people so casually, if unconsciously, provided for them to eat. Their natural prey is rodents and feral rabbits so they could be helpful with the rat problem your area is facing, although I understand you'd like to keep them away from your home (and your dog, especially if it's a small dog). Were you to encounter one, the best thing to do is to wave your arms (to increase the perception of your size), shout, and throw things at them if necessary. They're more afraid of you than you need to be of them and will likely remain so as long as your neighbors don't do foolish things like feeding them. While I was surprised by the coyote near my back door, I note that he ran off as soon as he noticed me.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2480584231442826542022-04-28T10:40:31.199-07:002022-04-28T10:40:31.199-07:00Your post gives me cause for concern. I've he...Your post gives me cause for concern. I've heard they've been spotted here, but I've not seen one. But given that the animal population is on the increase, I'm sure they will eventually be a problem here too. I can't even imagine running into one in my garden, let alone my dog who will fight with anything.<br />Our current issue is rats. At first I thought they came over from the neighbors behind me and it was my problem. But now I realize they are in every yard, but most people are not aware of it. I'm at war with them, realizing I'll not likely win. But if I can keep them from finding any place to live in my yard, that that is a win. In fact, I'm on my way outside now to close off another area under my front porch where I've discovered them.<br />I'm glad Pipig is an inside cat for both your sakes. I can't even imagine what it would be like to witness one running off with your beloved pet. I hope your community takes some kind of action. They are far more dangerous than deer, raccoons, possums, fox, or rats. Good luck and let us know how this ends up.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3310360146958676452022-04-28T10:26:40.575-07:002022-04-28T10:26:40.575-07:00In the past, Pipig has reacted to the raccoons and...In the past, Pipig has reacted to the raccoons and critters she considers "prey" (not that she ever catches anything other than the lizards that foolishly enter her "catio") but she seems to be paying less attention now, at least during the daylight hours. She still positions herself on the back of the living room couch looking out the windows on our south side most nights as if she's on watch duty, though ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62661739298599748552022-04-28T10:21:14.128-07:002022-04-28T10:21:14.128-07:00I have no clue how to manage deer beyond fencing, ...I have no clue how to manage deer beyond fencing, Eliza. As least that's one pest we don't have here. Good luck!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65122310161535639662022-04-28T08:40:53.342-07:002022-04-28T08:40:53.342-07:00Goodness, it's a zoo out there: peacocks rabbi...Goodness, it's a zoo out there: peacocks rabbits and now a coyotes. Never a dull moment. I wonder, does Pipig sense the 'visitors' and get agitated at all? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39098152273430548652022-04-28T06:07:40.244-07:002022-04-28T06:07:40.244-07:00I'm glad the city is taking a proactive stance...I'm glad the city is taking a proactive stance. Education is key and it is best if we learn to get along with our wild neighbors, as you said, they were here before we were. Now for me to put that into practice as our deer population increases! ElizaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62660474795713608222022-04-27T17:54:06.489-07:002022-04-27T17:54:06.489-07:00There are supposedly red foxes here too but I'...There are supposedly red foxes here too but I've never seen one. Coyotes and raccoons are our most common predators but I think they're falling down on the job of managing our growing rabbit population ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31569038106937156522022-04-27T17:50:08.741-07:002022-04-27T17:50:08.741-07:00She prefers to hang out on the catio when it's...She prefers to hang out on the catio when it's warm but when it's cooler, she's happier in the house. In what passes for winter here, she also insists on a heating pad!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32934929529391771392022-04-27T17:46:24.437-07:002022-04-27T17:46:24.437-07:00The first 2 years after the bunnies mysteriously s...The first 2 years after the bunnies mysteriously showed up here, the coyotes were very effective in making them "disappear" in early spring. They don't seem to be doing as good a job anymore - we saw them off and on all last year. As to the paper theft, when my husband told me I wasn't going to believe what happened to the paper, I quipped: "don't tell me a coyote took it?" That I was right on the mark surprised him even more!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67152166604553674392022-04-27T17:42:08.519-07:002022-04-27T17:42:08.519-07:00Great post! We have coyotes here, too, although I&...Great post! We have coyotes here, too, although I've never seen one in my garden. I've seen them (rarely) during hikes. Red foxes are a little more common. My cat stays indoors, and my dog is always supervised when he's outside. I guess I'm OK with coyotes and foxes in the yard (in fact we don't have enough) because when they visit they keep the rabbit population down (a much bigger problem in my garden than the predators).Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46742509589399789552022-04-27T17:32:57.539-07:002022-04-27T17:32:57.539-07:00In a very real sense, the coyotes here have been &...In a very real sense, the coyotes here have been "rewarded" for venturing closer and closer to housing communities because the human population has made it easy for them to find food without the relative hassle of hunting far and wide for it. The common sense precautions recommended by the city would accomplish a lot if people heeded them. And "hazing" does work should you ever encounter a coyote. Don't run, wave your arms to make yourself look bigger, yell, and throw things!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72426485799279750342022-04-27T17:23:21.452-07:002022-04-27T17:23:21.452-07:00And Pipig is adorable. I'm glad she has the sa...And Pipig is adorable. I'm glad she has the safety of her 'catio'.Horticathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542435259445709388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-47001757833629722482022-04-27T17:22:12.031-07:002022-04-27T17:22:12.031-07:00This was an interesting read, Kris. You have quite...This was an interesting read, Kris. You have quite a bit to contend with at your place with the rabbits, peacocks and coyotes! At least the latter should keep the bunny numbers in check? How funny that your newspaper thief was caught on camera - bet your husband wasn't expecting that when he reviewed the footage! Horticathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542435259445709388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-80465345401947088692022-04-27T16:25:51.010-07:002022-04-27T16:25:51.010-07:00Even here it seems that the coyotes are getting a ...Even here it seems that the coyotes are getting a bit more brazen - there was one that was lounging on our hilltop a few months ago. It's the first time we've seen this - normally they just saunter by heading into the wooded areas. Needless to say, it spooked me enough to keep me out of the backyard that day.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.com