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The BannerThe Em CONSUMER NEWS Thunday Ian 14 mo A5 Lone coyote roaming around Glenway club TERE5ALATCHF0RD tIatchford9yrmgcom Peering from the second story window or her home near Hwy and Bat hurst Street Andrea Rennie watches a coyote play and hunt in the late morning or early afternoon She has watched the animal since mid- December and although the it hasnt shown any odd or aggressive behaviour she wants her neighbours to be aware of it since it often plays around a tobogganing hill near Glen way Golf and Country tub Its not uncommon to see them in the winter when there arent many people out and about because of the cold This is the time of year they would feel most comfortable in a populated area 1 know it is not going to attack unless it feels cornered she said But people should just know hes out there so they can take pre- STAY SAFE The Ministry of Natural Resources suggests Secure garbage cans and keep pet food indoors as an animal will stay if it has a food source Move bird feeders from frequently used areas and keep from overflowing as coyotes are attracted to frurt nuts and seeds Use motion sensitive lighting alarms or sprinklers to make your property less attractive to nocturnal wildlife Keep cats indoors and walk dogs on a leash to keep them from wandering Teach children to respect wildlife and keep their distance you encounter a coyote leave the area calmly Do not make direct eye contact turn your back or run For more information visit A coyote has taken up residence near Glenway Golf and Country dub in Newmarket Conner Conner 1195 Stellar Drive Unit 1 Newmarket Ontario She has taught her four- yearold son Ben jamin to flick the outdoor lights at night before letting the family cocker spaniel out in the fenced back yard She has also been advised bang pots and pans before ventur ing into the back yard to ensure the animal knows people are there If children dont know they might think its a dog and walk up to it she said noting shes also concerned about neighbourhood cats and dogs She assumes the animal has been forced to leave its original home because of the development going on nearby making wild life seek other areas for food and shelter Its not uncommon to see them in the winter when there arent many people out and about because of the cold Gates Wildlife Control president Brad Gates said This is the time of year they would feel most comfort able in a populated area Almost per cent of the time this type of animal would be more inclined to head the other way rather than create a conflict with a human he added However small domes tic animals can be seen as prey when food sources are at a minimum In March a coyote grabbed a dog from a back yard in the Street and Bloomington Road area of Aurora The animal would have to show odd or aggressive behaviour before the Ministry of Natural Resources would consider removing or relocating the wild animal Mr Gates said Wave your arms and make yourself big to show dominance he said Never turn 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