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Wildwood Police Department issued a public‑safety alert on September 3, 2026, urging residents to stop feeding coyotes after a rise in sightings, warning that violators face a $500 fine under the local ordinance.
In August 2026, two Cooper's hawks appeared in Saint‑Leonard, causing fear among residents before departing the area.
The Wildwood Police Department issued an advisory urging residents not to feed coyotes after a rise in sightings, especially in the Back Bay area, to keep the animals wary of people.
Wildwood officials have warned residents not to feed coyotes after a rise in sightings, urging the public to report any aggressive behavior to protect safety.
Southern California Pit Bull Rescue is offering $10,000 for tips that lead to the arrest and conviction of the shooter who killed a familiar Studio City coyote, Wendy, after she was found with two pellets in her head.
A rescued coyote in Studio City was euthanized on September 9, 2026, after severe head pellet wounds and a jaw infection made recovery impossible, illustrating the difficulties wildlife responders face with injured urban coyotes.
The Wildwood Police Department issued an early‑September advisory urging residents not to feed coyotes, to supervise pets, and to report aggressive animals after multiple sightings in neighborhoods and boardwalk areas.
A pack of coyotes has become more visible in Wildwood's Back Bay area, leading city officials to add warning signs after development clearing is suspected to have displaced the animals. Residents are urged to follow safety guidelines as the wildlife management effort continues.
A 55‑year‑old motorcyclist and his passenger were hospitalized after their bike hit a deer on Highway 59 near Tolstoi on September 5, 2026, prompting a response from RCMP, firefighters and paramedics.
Wildwood wildlife officials reported a rise in coyote sightings near the former landfill and back‑bay area on August 28, 2026, issuing warnings and signage to deter feeding and promote safety as part of ongoing wildlife management.
Wildwood officials warned residents on September 3 not to feed coyotes, citing rising adult and pup sightings and imposing fines up to $500 to protect public safety.
Wildwood officials issued a safety advisory in early September 2026, urging residents to keep distance from coyotes, control pets, secure trash, and report aggression amid rising local coyote activity.
Wildwood officials announced a $500 fine for feeding coyotes after a rise in sightings, issuing a public‑safety advisory to discourage the practice and prevent dangerous wildlife interactions.
Wildwood police reported a rise in coyote sightings on September 3 and urged residents to keep their distance and not feed the animals to protect public safety and wildlife.
State wildlife officials opened deer hunting season at Saratoga Spa State Park on September 4, 2026, initiating the fall hunting period as part of the park’s routine wildlife management program.
Wildwood officials warned residents in early September not to feed coyotes, citing a recent rise in sightings along the Jersey Shore and the risk that feeding reduces the animals' natural fear of humans.
Wildwood’s Back Bay residents are divided over coyote sightings, with some urging coexistence and others warning against feeding, while city officials caution that feeding wildlife threatens safety and animal wariness.
Wildwood officials warned of a rise in coyote sightings on August 28, 2026, urging residents to keep a safe distance as part of ongoing wildlife management efforts.
Storm damage on September 2 forced the Toronto Wildlife Centre to close for repairs after the roof was torn, windows shattered, and sections flooded, while five recovering pigeons escaped. City officials are overseeing repairs and a search for the birds, with the centre set to reopen after safety checks.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a whale safety law in July 2026 after humpback sightings in New York City waters reached 500, aiming to protect the growing population. The effort involved input from the Gotham Whale nonprofit and the city’s humpback whale catalog.
