A backyard pond can turn a tidy lawn into a postcard. It glimmers in the sun, reflects string lights at night, and gives birds a place to splash around on warm afternoons. It also sends a clear signal to one of the most adaptable predators in North America: dinner and drinks are available.
Coyotes now roam deep into suburban neighborhoods across the United States, from the edges of sprawling cities to quiet cul-de-sacs lined with manicured hedges. People often blame overflowing trash cans or pet food left on the porch, and those factors absolutely matter. Yet one garden feature quietly pulls coyotes closer than many homeowners realize: a steady, accessible source of water.
