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Several Coyote Sightings in Marquez Knolls

The Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association says an increased number of deer and coyote sightings were reported around Jan. 1.

Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association Vice President Haldis Toppel sent out an email alert to residents on Jan. 1 about several coyote sightings in the area. Toppel said the reports came in from residents around the first of the year. She also noted that there had been an increased number of deer sightings.

Resident reports of coyote sightings to the MKPOA from about mid-December to Jan. 1 were as follows:

  • Two sightings near Lachman Lane and Via Floresta during daytime hours.
  • Several sightings of one coyote near Jacon Way and El Oro Lane during the early evening.
  • Pack of coyotes howling near the Ynez streets at night.
  • Two coyotes near Bienveneda Avenue and lower El Hito Circle during early morning hours.
  • One coyote crossing Bienveneda Avenue during early morning hours.
  • One coyote near Lachman Lane and Duende Lane during morning hours.
  • One coyote crossing the street on lower Enchanted Way during morning hours.
  • Two coyotes in the street on Tellem Drive during night hours.

In an email to Marquez Knolls residents, Toppel said neighbors who own small dogs and cats should watch their pets when they are outside and should be cautious when letting pets out after dark. Toppel further advised residents to make sure wild animals do not have access to trash cans. If the trash attracts rabbits, rats or squirrels, residents may be attracting coyotes who prey on those animals as well.

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Toppel, who also serves as vice chair of the Pacific Palisades Community Council, included a warning from Councilmember Jim Rea, which stated that people should never feed wild animals. Rea said it may make the animal lose its natural fear of humans.

Rea also commented that "coyotes (and deer) are a normal part of the wildlife population in the canyons of Marquez Knolls" and that the animals will eventually move on to "greener pastures." However, the coyotes will, eventually, return.

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"Coyotes are our friends, part of the wildlife diversity that makes Pacific Palisades a pleasurable place to live," added Rea.


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