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. . Mammalian Predators Trapped at Redwood Shores Peninsula, May 22, 2000 — December 31, 2003 Inclusive Dates Number 8 Type of Disposition of Predators (following Predators Tra ed trans ort to PHS * 9 cats tumed over to the Homeless Cat Network; 1 cat euthanized because it would F�' 2002 (October 1, not adapt to capuvity; disposition of 2 cats is 2001 — September 30, 12 feral cats, 5 raccoons, 1 unknown; 4 raccoons and 1 skunk 2002) skunk. microchipped and released w/in 3 miles of capture site per CDFG poliry; 1 raccoon euthanized because it had symptoms of distem er. FY 2003 (October 1, 2 cats returned to owners; 1 cat euthanized as 2002 — September 30, 3 feral cats, 4 raccoons. too sick or wild to rehabilitate; 4 raccoons 2003) microchipped and released w/in 3 miles of ca ture site er CDFG oli October 1, 2003 — 2 raccoons microchipped and released w/in 3 December 31, 2003 2 raccoons �es of ca ture site er CDFG olicy * Peninsula Humane Souety. In addition to the trapping described in the table above, predator management personnel have monitored the levee for signs of predators and observed noctumal predator activity through periodic spotlight surveys. The following summarizes observations reported in WS's annual or quarterl�� reports to Redwood City: •�n.r of�rzdator.r. Canine tracks and scat of domestic dogs have been frequendy observed. In September 2000, tracks and scat of red fox were observed on the levee. Recent reports indicate that some predators are showing trap shyness; predator tracks circling uaps have been observed, with predators not entering the traps. • 1�ioctsrrnal ob.rervationr. Observations include: feral cats hunting in the marsh, on the levee, and in section H; eye shine of predators in section H; raccoons, skunks and red fox hunting in the marsh, on the levee, and in section H. • Direct ob.rervation.r. October 8, 2002, WS personnel observed a red fox outside the Marine Parl�-way entrance on the west side of the site; the fox crossed under a fence and proceeded into section H. As of December 31, 2003, there have been no further confircned observation s of red fox in the area, although WS personnel have observed eye shine of unidentified predators in section H. • Tre a.r.rer.r. WS staff encounter trespassers who walk and ride birycles around gates or through holes cut in the fences. Trespassers have been observed after sunset and before sunrise. WS staff have occasionally been unable to access the property due to problems with gates and locks, and there have been instances where WS personnel have found gates left open. Additionally, VG'S equipment has been tampered with, including occurrences of traps being closed or with bait missing that can be attributed to tampering by humans or anunals. • Recommendation.r. WS has recommended (1) extending fencing from the gates down into the water to exclude uespassers and dogs and (2) more generally, unproving fencing to limit access to the site. 13