Coyotes first appeared in the Lower Mainland in the 1930s, and are now found throughout the region. They prefer open areas, rather than dense forest, and often live near parks and golf courses. They are most active at night when they hunt. But it's not uncommon to see coyotes during the day. They're very territorial and mark their area with urine or feces.
Coyotes are carnivores.
They will also eat household pets such as cats and small dogs. They eat bird eggs, fruits and berries in season, and garbage. Getting along with coyotes Coyotes are part of our urban wildlife. The best strategy seems to be try and get along with them. While coyotes are relatively new to the Lower Mainland, cities such as Calgary and Los Angeles have had coyotes for many years.