Sun City West Community Science Project
Are you struggling to coexist with coyotes and bobcats?
Please join the Watching Carnivores project! This new project is let by PhD research student Claire Musser, who has an extensive background in human-wildlife interactions and leads this new and exciting initiative. In this project, you will collaborate with scientists and experts by collecting images and data to document carnivores living in your Sun City West community. Together, we can use this information to find new targeted ways to avoid human-wildlife conflict and create safer spaces for people, companion animals, and wildlife.
We have set up various ways to make reporting your carnivore interactions as easy as possible!
Please use any of the following to report your interaction and send your photos.
Digital Reporting Form. Please report your interaction via the digital reporting form here.
Email: Send photos, videos, and info to: claire@connectionsforcoexistence.org
Text: Send photos, videos, and info to: 480-269-6834
Call: Leave a message by calling 480-269-6834
Information to Include in your text/voicemail/email
Name: (optional)
Species: coyote, bobcat, or other
Location: Address or nearest landmark/cross streets
Date & approx. Time of the Interaction
Was this a Sighting or Encounter? A sighting is an observation at a distance with no interaction. An encounter is an interaction at close range.
Observations, comments, and/or concerns: What did the animal look like? Was the animal alone? What was the animal doing? What did you feel/do?
Contact details (optional): If you are willing, please let us know your contact details, and we will contact you about your sighting.
This information will be used by Claire Musser as part of her PhD research project into remote cameras and human-carnivore interactions. You can choose to include your contact details or remain anonymous. By sharing your images and experiences, you consent to taking part in the study. Participation is voluntary; you can withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason.