Tips For Coyote Sightings In Redondo Beach

REDONDO BEACH, CA — Redondo Beach residents may see coyotes and pups about the city as they leave the den more frequently this time of year, according to the Redondo Beach Police Department.

Although coyotes prefer open areas, such as prairies and deserts, they don't require them to survive. Coyotes have successfully adapted to living in urban and suburban areas, so it may be likely to see them in your neighborhood at any time of day; though they're most active at dawn and dusk.

LBACS recommends a few techniques to keep yourself, family and pets safe as well as compassionately co-exist with coyotes.

• For pets, it's best to keep them inside, especially if they're small. Keep their food inside as well or watch while your pet eats, but don't leave food bowls outside.
• It's always a good idea to stay close to children and pets.
• Use "hazing" techniques to scare coyotes away such as making loud noises, stomping and standing tall, throwing unharmful things at them, spraying them with water or flashing lights at them.

"Never run from a coyote," a RBPD statement said. "Running from a coyote can instigate the coyote’s prey instinct to chase."

Services don't respond to calls for normal coyote behavior or regular sightings, but reports made by calling 310-379-5411 are recorded and documented. Officials will respond to reports of a sick or injured coyote or a sighting during the day near people or schools or parks.

Attacks and threatening behavior should always be reported. If a coyote is posing an imminent threat to life residents are urged to call 911.