Coyotes in Neighborhood

The Board has received several calls regarding coyotes in the neighborhood.  They are normally nocturnal animals so it's alarming that hey have been seen in the daytime.  The park ranger that we have spoken with said to not allow them to get comfortable being around people or they may begin to attack people (small children).  Also keep a close eye on your pets.  If coyotes have already made their way into your yard, be loud and large by waving your hand, yelling and making loud noises using things like pots and pans, cans filled with marbles or pennies or anything else that makes noise.  You can also throw small projectiles at them, like tennis balls or rocks. Or you can shoot them with a BB gun.  (Please Do Not use a real gun).