Coyote Spotted During Daytime Hours In Burlington

BURLINGTON, MA — A coyote has been spotted in an area of Burlington recently, and officials are providing guidance to residents.

The following was posted on Burlington Animal Control's Facebook page:

Animal Control is aware of a coyote with mange that has been seen during daylight hours in the Jessica Drive / Cutting Lane area. I have been tracking her behavior and travel route for a little over a week.

Her daytime activity appears to include seeking warmth from the sun and easy access to food. At this time, her observed behavior has not indicated an immediate public safety concern.

We are asking the community to help humanely haze her when she is lingering near homes or people. Be big, loud and scary. Yell, clap, bang pots or metal bowls together or use an air horn. The goal is to reinforce that neighborhoods and people are not comfortable places for coyotes.

Please:
• Keep dogs leashed and close to you
• Keep cats indoors
• Remove accessible food sources
• Do not intentionally feed or approach her

If the coyote becomes aggressive, unusually unresponsive, disoriented or her behavior noticeably changes please contact the Dispatch line so Animal Control can respond and reassess.

Thank you for helping me monitor her and safely discourage her from becoming comfortable around people.