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^^^ Is there any explanation about why they are migrating to a more populated area ? From where, such as the CT line maybe ? Coventry ? Wow, I'd be darned careful of my pets, especially keeping kitties in the house and not letting them or dogs roam. Are you allowed to shoot the carnivores ? We are, no penalties or regulations, just git 'em.
^^^ Is there any explanation about why they are migrating to a more populated area ? From where, such as the CT line maybe ? Coventry ? Wow, I'd be darned careful of my pets, especially keeping kitties in the house and not letting them or dogs roam. Are you allowed to shoot the carnivores ? We are, no penalties or regulations, just git 'em.
I believe state law allows it but then you of course have to abide by whatever your local ordinances say as well.
As for them migrating to more populated areas, well every year their habitat shrinks. They have to go somewhere, right? And the more they get pushed from area to area, the more likely they are to rub shoulders with us humans. Suburbia is the perfect combo for them. They get their woodlands to stay, and lots of FOOD nearby. Yes pets MUST come in at night, for sure.
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I am located just 9 miles from downtown Providence near a very large commercial retail hub. I however have a stream and woods in my neighborhood. I have personally seen foxes, coyotes, deer, turkeys, possum, groundhogs, great blue heron, hawks, Canada geese, and rabbits on the ground in my yard. A deer was actually hit by a car last fall in front of my house and died 20 yards behind my property line in the brush. I once chased a coyote into the woods behind me. There was even a bear sighting by someone two miles from me a few years ago. Wildlife is making a comeback and adapting. It is getting closer to the suburbs and cities and probably is already there in small numbers.
I have seen all of these animal species in Providence.
I have seen all of these animal species in Providence.
The list is missing raccoons and skunk. I fortunately haven’t seen any skunk in several years. There’s a mother raccoon and three kits I see occasionally.
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The list is missing raccoons and skunk. I fortunately haven’t seen any skunk in several years. There’s a mother raccoon and three kits I see occasionally.
Agreed. I've seen both this year in Providence. I see raccoon in Providence yearly, but skunk I had not seen in about 3 years.
I just re-read MMS's post. To be clear, I have *not* seen bear in Providence.
A guy said he was bit by a shark at Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown.
He was treated at Miriam. Apparently it's not possible to prove it was a shark bite. But, if it was in fact a shark bite, it would be the first time someone was bit by a shark in RI since 1895.
Article in the Projo today about coyotes. Several have been electronically tagged and tracked in the state. Some coyotes on Aquidneck island were frequenting a residential neighborhood visiting two homes repeatedly. Scientists determined that it was because of reliable food sources there. After meeting with homeowners about the situation and asking for their help, the coyotes stopped visiting the neighborhood and stayed in the woods and brush hunting for their food.
Article in the Projo today about coyotes. Several have been electronically tagged and tracked in the state. Some coyotes on Aquidneck island were frequenting a residential neighborhood visiting two homes repeatedly. Scientists determined that it was because of reliable food sources there. After meeting with homeowners about the situation and asking for their help, the coyotes stopped visiting the neighborhood and stayed in the woods and brush hunting for their food.
Yes, it's all about the easiest source of food. Coyotes have no interest is hanging around people unless it means an easy meal.
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