S5 EP120: Fork in the Road-Coyotes (cont.) The kindest thing you can do for a coyote...

Show NotesCoyotes are part of life in San Felipe. Whether you live in El Dorado Ranch, Pete's Camp, Campo Ocotillo, La Ventana del Mar, or anywhere along the coast, chances are you've seen one—or eventually will.In this episode of Forks in the Road, Cal explores one of the questions listeners ask most often:"What should I do if I see a coyote?"The answer may surprise you.Wildlife experts say the safest approach—for you, your pets, your neighbors, and even the coyotes themselves—is to help coyotes keep their natural fear of people. You'll learn why "hazing" is a humane and effective way to discourage unwanted encounters, why feeding wildlife often does more harm than good, and why sometimes the resident coyote is actually protecting your neighborhood from more aggressive newcomers.Cal also tackles another common Baja question:Should we leave water out for wildlife during the extreme summer heat?Drawing on recommendations from wildlife agencies across the Southwest, he explains how water can be provided responsibly without teaching wildlife to depend on people or homes.Whether you're a longtime Baja resident or new to desert living, this episode offers practical, common-sense advice for sharing this remarkable landscape with the animals that were here long before we arrived.In this episode you'll learn:• Why wildlife experts recommend "hazing" coyotes.• How to respond if a coyote seems too comfortable around people.• The surprising role resident coyotes play in protecting their territory.• Simple ways to reduce unwanted wildlife visits.• The right—and wrong—way to provide water for wildlife during Baja summers.• Why keeping coyotes wild is ultimately the kindest thing we can do.