Animal is wandering around shaking its head and growling. Animal is aggressive, shows no fear and charges you for no apparent reason. Animal is curled up and sleeping in an open area during daylight. These are potential symptoms of the rabies virus. It is illegal to trap or remove these animals from the property alive.
Coyotes prefer carrion and small animals like rabbits, squirrels and mice.
A hungry coyote that can't find food will take what it can, so we suggest you keep your small pets inside, especially at night. Place the birdfeeder at least 10 feet from any tree or shrub from which the squirrel can jump. Or buy a baffle. The Nature Center store stocks these items, as well as squirrel-proof feeders and books about outwitting squirrels. Open the flue, the fireplace doors, and an outside door of your house.