Coyote Sighting in Ashlen Crescent Area

The Town of Paradise is advising residents of coyote sightings in the Ashlen Crescent area.

A coyote is a medium-sized animal with long legs; a tawny-grey coat with black tips; black tipped, bushy tail; reddish-yellow legs, paws and muzzle; and white fur on the throat, belly, and inside the ears. Coyotes have been in confirmed as being in our province since the 1990s. 

If you see a Coyote in the Town of Paradise:

• Do not feed them
• Never leave pet food or edible garbage outside
• Limit use of birdseed and pick up fallen fruit
• Keep pets indoors or under supervision when outside
• Have pets spayed or neutered

Coyote sightings should be reported to the Department of Natural Resources at (709) 729-4180.