Wildlife Conflict
3100 S Walnut Street PIKE
- Case Date:
- 4/17/2023
At about 8:45 pm my children and I were walking our dog on her leash and a coyote came towards us. I would not be as concerned except this is the third time this has happened since January. I fear this same lone coyote is unafraid of people and is crossing Walnut Street Pike to feed out of the dumpster at Walnut Springs Apartments (I believe these are the name of the set of brown and tan apartment buildings) the trash dumpster is always out of control. Beds, furniture and food refuse litters the ground and dumpster area daily. Skunk is running around as well but this coyote has me nervous. My first time seeing it I thought it was a German shepherd loose but I knew it was a coyote from its gruff and it’s tail. I saw it about 5ish one January day. Then I saw it again, same driveway, same area in early March about 7ish - that’s when I figured it’s living in the field that has an abandoned house and possibly crossing the road to eat out of the dumpster. This third time it was in the yard of the abandoned house. It walked towards us then stood still just watching us. This time my dog was unaffected and unbothered also where she wasn’t the prior times. I’m now afraid this coyote is use to humans and getting braver. It’s also April and I fear it’s obviously protecting its territory. Walnut Street Pike this year (this is my 3rd Spring here) it seems busier with more children outdoors and high pet traffic; seeing this coyote once I feel was luck, twice was a rush of fear, three times I felt I needed to send out a warning as the trees and bushes are going to fill in more making it harder to see the coyote but easier for the coyote to see us humans and our pets. When the coyote gets to going at night it’s pretty intimidating and cool at the same time - I’ve recorded it - it’s definitely some coyote howls!!!
Wildlife Conflict
409 S Walnut ST
- Case Date:
- 1/23/2023
There is a dead skunk outside of Bedrak. This skunk has been wandering the area for some time.
Wildlife Conflict
460 E Laurelwood DR
- Case Date:
- 7/14/2021
Hi Folks...a buck with a wounded (broken?) back right leg in the Winslow Farm area of Bloomington. He can hop with a little pressure on it. Not sure if anything can be done, just feel sorry for the fella. Thank you.
Wildlife Conflict
509 1/2 S Highland AVE
- Case Date:
- 11/24/2022
Dead deer carcass in yard - 509 S Highland Ave
Wildlife Conflict
514 S Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 1/8/2024
Crows are roosting above our house and street they have completely covered our cars driveways and trashcans for weeks. There needs to be someone to not only fix this problem but as well clean it up, it's a health hazard.
Wildlife Conflict
720 E Pepperridge DR
- Case Date:
- 5/28/2022
Running loose, always!
Wildlife Conflict
811 S Fess AVE
- Case Date:
- 5/28/2024
Was walking my dog near 811 S Fess Ave around 12:45p on 5/28/24 when a doe charged at us and would not leave us alone. A gentleman stopped his car since he saw what was happening and assisted in making sure we were able to get away. Assuming a fawn is nearby given the behavior. This keeps happening on a regular basis around Elm Heights and I do not feel safe walking around my own neighborhood due to the deer being too aggressive towards both humans and dogs.
Wildlife Conflict
814 S Henderson ST
- Case Date:
- 7/24/2021
Dead dear in the road on Henderson
Wildlife Conflict
830 S Stull AVE
- Case Date:
- 5/31/2024
Deer would not allow me and my dog to walk north on Stull Ave where I live. Doe kept coming at us no matter what side of the street and had to go along Park Ave in order to avoid her. This is the second time this week that this has happened; first time we did see a fawn on the grassy area of 830 S Stull. I am so frustrated over not feeling safe walking around my neighborhood due to the does this time of year being too assertive and charging at me and my dog. There are too many deer in this urban area and something needs to be done to control the population since it seems like it is going unchecked.
Wildlife Conflict
910 S Highland AVE
- Case Date:
- 5/21/2024
Was near 910 S Highland Ave on 5/21/24 around 7:30a while walking my dog and deer came out of nowhere, charged at us and would not back down; came as close as a foot from us. Another dog walker on Maxwell heard the commotion and helped distract it so we were able to get away. Do not feel safe at all walking around the area since I'm guessing there is a fawn nearby.