Advertisement Roseville PD to residents: Coyotes in city are normal Residents report seeing coyotes near Maidu Regional Park Share Shares Copy Link Copy

The Roseville Police Department posted to Facebook on Wednesday to remind residents that coyote sightings in the city are normal and people shouldn't call police dispatch if they see a coyote. "Just a friendly reminder that there is no need to call animal control or police dispatch to report coyote sightings," the post read. "Our dispatchers need that time to answer emergency and urgent calls for service. Coyotes have lived in Roseville forever!" A link with the post explains that some residents near Maidu Regional Park have seen coyotes strolling or lounging in the area. "Residents who live near Maidu and other open space areas often hear their neighborhood coyotes howling and yipping at night," the city of Roseville's website said. "Coyotes are top-tier predators that play an important role in a healthy ecosystem, by keeping rodent populations in check." The city addressed residents' concerns by writing that it is normal for coyotes to be active in the daytime, and one particular coyote that has been seen has not shown any aggression. However, an animal control officer found meat scraps and other evidence that someone was feeding coyotes on a dirt trail in Maidu. "Feeding wildlife is against the law, and is harmful to wildlife," the city said. "(Wildlife) will start seeking human-provided food instead of their own natural diet. (And) because they will hang around human areas more, they are more likely to come into contact with humans and pets, or to get hit by cars." If people do come into contact with coyotes, they are instructed to make loud noises or throw small rocks in the animal's direction. People who live near open spaces are recommended to keep small pets inside and keep dogs on leashes while out on the trails.