Coyote Encounters in Santa Monica on the Rise in Wake of Palisades Fire

Coyote encounters in Santa Monica on the rise in wake of Palisades Fire

Authorities in Santa Monica say that coyote encounters are on the rise within the city, and that is likely thanks to the Palisades Fire.   The City of Santa Monica updated their “How to Live Safely with Urban Coyotes” webpage on May 13 to reflect the increase in coyote sightings within the city, particularly north of Montana Avenue.   “Experts believe this increase is linked to the Palisades Fire, which devastated large areas of the Santa Monica…

Coyote encounters increasing in Santa Monica

Some city officials say there's increased coyote activity in Santa Monica due to the displacement of wildlife caused by the Palisades Fire.