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C R E AT U R E F E AT U R E
TIPS FOR CO-EXISTING WITH
WILDLIFE-AND YOUR NEIGHBORS
cifically concerned about-
Attacks on his kids or dogs?
Property damage? A repeat of a scary childhood experience?-and try to understand his perspective.
"You can't blame people if they hear this and that
about animals and insects. Much of that uncertainty and
mischaracterization is the impetus behind people saying,
'I don't like them,'" Griffin says. "Have a little bit of empathy and be willing to have a constructive conversation
to better understand what might be driving their misunderstanding. ... [Getting angry] is such a human thing to
do when you don't talk about it. It does fester and it can
escalate quickly."
Griffin, who's hosted community meetings about
these issues for 10 years, sees "a pretty constant onslaught" of negative input. But it isn't all bad. "We do
hear from individuals and communities that have found
a way to compromise. Maybe one neighbor worked with
another on feeding or they made some minor adjustments like moving a bird feeder or cleaning an area up
a little bit or moving it. And we've found communities
that have come to appreciate skunks or bats because
they took the time to discuss it."
John Griffin, senior director of urban wildlife programs for The
Humane Society of the U.S., offers this advice for minimizing
conflicts:
; Define wildlife-friendly boundaries. "For someone who's used to
a more controlled aesthetic, a really manicured area, and that's their
definition of a lawn, then that can be challenging," Griffin notes.
Keep shrubs pruned and consider attractive fencing, garden edging
and pathways.
; Plant more, feed less. Select native perennials, including some
with berries and other avian treats. Once those are established, you
won't have to put out as much seed and suet.
; Remember location, location, location. Don't place feeders too
close to a neighbor's house.
; Talk up the good side. Gently point out that most critters are
beneficial. One bat, for example, can eat up to 100 insects per hour
and reduce the potential for bug bites at your cookout, Griffin says.
; Clean up. Dispose of sunflower seed shells and other refuse that
can attract rodents.
; Find common ground. Ask your neighbor what kinds of animals
s/he appreciates, and why. Maybe you can connect by talking
about-and trying to attract-one you both enjoy.
; Arm yourself with information. Check websites like
wildneighbors.org or humanegardener.com for more info on living
with neighborhood wildlife.
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