Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week and stayed somewhat dry during the heavy rain we had last weekend.
In the last couple of weeks there have been many reports of fawns in yards and along the roadside, bears breaking into garages and outbuildings, eagles protecting their nests and fledgling birds almost everywhere. This time of year is very busy and wildlife is abundant so it is even more important for us to stay informed to keep all our critters safe.
Many questions arise on what to do if a fawn has been left in your yard. Has it been abandoned? Is it dehydrated? Should you call for help? Every year, wildlife rehabilitators care for healthy fawns that were thought to be orphaned. It is normal for a mother deer to leave a fawn alone for periods of time, but if the fawn has not moved after 24 hours, starts to cry, is wandering aimlessly, or looks injured, it is suggested to contact a wildlife centre right away.
We are constantly reminded to keep food attractants secured and not to put out garbage or food waste bins until the morning of pick-up day. Some bears and other critters have found ways to break into what was thought to be secured areas. Fridges and freezers that are in garages or storage sheds have become easy targets as of late and some homeowners have found damage to buildings and the appliances, not to mention the mess to clean up after the bear has had quite the feast. It is suggested to continue to find ways to secure your property, place locks on doors, close windows and keep attractants out of sight and smell.
On Monday, June 28, the Halfmoon Bay Community Association is hosting the first of their quarterly Town Hall meetings with Area B director Lori Pratt and other guests. A list of topics was identified by the Board and Lori. Some suggestions are: protecting nature, short-term rentals, recycling/landfill/composting and amalgamation of districts. To see all the topic suggestions and the complete Community Communique #2, go to hmbcommunity.org. The Board asks that those wanting to attend the meeting submit three topic suggestions by 6 p.m. Sunday, June 20. Send an email to [email protected] and provide specific questions for each of the three topics. A final list of the most frequently identified topics and associated questions will be provided to the Area B director to facilitate responses at the Town Hall.
There are 90 seats available for this Zoom meeting and details will be provided on hmbcommunity.org, HBCoA Facebook page and an email sent to their membership. If you would like to become a member, go to hmbcommunity.org/membership or send an email to [email protected] with name and contact information.
Be safe, be gentle, and be kind. Have your “Say at the Bay,” please contact me before 5 p.m. on Mondays. [email protected]
