A coyote visits a property in the subdivision.
Photo copyright 2008 Marjorie King, all rights reserved.
A coyote visits a property in the
subdivision.
Photo copyright 2008 Marjorie King, all rights reserved.
Prepare to share you space with wild animals.
Coyotes are part of the charm of living here: many residents enjoy hearing their nocturnal conversations with one another. They eat hundreds of rodents every day. Without the coyotes our properties would soon be over-run with the several species of mice and rats that live here. An over-population of rodents will in turn create a poisonous snake-friendly environment. It is best to learn to protect ourselves and our pets from the wildlife, rather than to create try to change the natural environment, not knowing what the long-term effects might be. While coyotes have their charm and benefits, they are wild animals and can be dangerous to humans. To protect yourself and your family, do not feed wild animals or leave food or water outdoors at night. Feeding seemingly harmless creatures such as deer and rabbits can be dangerous too as these animals can attract predatory animals such as coyotes, bob cats and mountain lions. Keep a close watch over small children and all pets.
Did you know? Bats
eat thousands of mosquitoes every day.
Coyotes, hawks, eagles and owls eat many rodents every day. Several species of
bat make their homes in the subdivision, including the rare Thompson's Big Ear
bat.
Mt. Shasta Vista Subdivision is home to an amazing variety of wildlife. Here are some links to help us appreciate the life around us while keeping ourselves, our children and critters safe.
Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter
Copyright 2004 Marjorie King. All rights
reserved.
The ubiquitous sage brush of Mt. Shasta Vista subdivision feeds jackrabbits and deer
and offers a hiding place for quail and many other small species. Native peoples
value the sage for its spiritual and medicinal purposes. Residents are
fond of the fresh aroma of sage and juniper that permeates the air after rain.
The tiny purple flower is a wildflower. Sage blossoms are bright yellow.
