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Mammalian Predators Trapped at Redwood Shores Peninsula, May 22, 2000 — December 31, 2003 Inclusive Dates Number & Type of Disposition of Predators (following Predators Trapped transport to PHS) 1999 — September 30, domesticus), 4 raccoons cats euthanized, 1 pending at time of report, 1 2000) (Procyon lotor), & 1 striped escaped; 3 raccoons & 1 skunk microchipped skunk (Mephitis mephitis). and released w /in 3 miles of capture site per CDFG policy; 1 raccoon euthanized. 1 cat returned to owner, 3 cats adopted, 1 FY 2001 (October 1, injured cat euthanized; 1 raccoon euthanized, 2000 — September 30, 6 feral cats, 2 raccoons. as it had been captured the preceding year; 1 2001) raccoon microchipped and released w /in 3 miles of capture site per CDFG polic 9 cats turned over to the Homeless Cat Network; 1 cat euthanized because it would FY 2002 (October 1, not adapt to captivity; disposition of 2 cats is 12 feral cats, 5 raccoons, 1 unknown; 4 raccoons and 1 skunk 2001 — September 30, skunk. microchipped and released w /in 3 miles of 2002) capture site per CDFG policy; 1 raccoon euthanized because it had symptoms of distemper. 2 cats returned to owners; 1 cat euthanized as FY 2003 (October 1, too sick or wild to rehabilitate; 4 raccoons 2002 — September 30, 3 feral cats, 4 raccoons. microchipped and released w /in 3 miles of 2003) ca ture site per CDFG poli October 1, 2003 — 2 raccoons microchipped and released w /in 3 December 31, 2003 =raccoos 1 miles of capture site j2er CDFG 2oli c * Peninsula Humane Society. In addition to the trapping described in the table above, predator management personnel have monitored the levee for signs of predators and observed nocturnal predator activity through periodic spotlight surveys. The following summarizes observations reported in WS's annual or quarterly reports to Redwood City: • Sims ofpredatorr Canine tracks and scat of domestic dogs have been frequently 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 traps have been observed, with predators not entering the traps. • Nocturnal observations 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 observations October 8, 2002, WS personnel observed a red fox outside the Marine Parkway 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 confirmed observation s of red fox in the area, although WS personnel have observed eye shine of unidentified predators in section H. • Tres assert WS staff encounter trespassers who walk and ride bicycles 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 13