GOSHEN, Mass. (WWLP) – A homeowner in Goshen sent 22News photos of the culprit responsible for eating pears off their tree.
A 22News viewer said their tree had an abundance of pears this year, however, one morning a large amount was missing, and nothing was left on the ground. The bewildered homeowner set up a camera nearby to see if someone was taking the pears.
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“To our surprise, it was a coyote. He was jumping up into the tree!” the Goshen resident said in an email to 22News.
Pear season in Massachusetts is between August and October and is a good source of vitamin C and fiber.
The eastern coyote is well established in Massachusetts, except on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. They are typically shy and can frequently be seen individually, in pairs, or in small groups where food is commonly found.
Coyotes thrive in suburban/urban as well as rural areas and will utilize any naturally available food, such as small animals, birds, insects, and fruits, as well as artificial food such as garbage, pet food, birdseed, and compost. It is important to take precautions to eliminate any food sources in your yard and neighborhood to avoid any problems with coyotes.