The City of Shoreline boasts over 380 acres of park land for
residents. Green spaces provide more than recreation and outdoor
experiences, they also provide important wildlife habitat.
Raccoons, opossums, squirrels, rabbits, beavers, mountain
beavers, turtles and coyotes all make their homes in Shoreline.
Highlands residents have reported seeing a cougar in their
neighborhood in the past and Innis Arden is currently home to a
pair of nesting bald eagles. Urban wildlife plays an important
role in our environment and, for the most part, Shoreline
residents both human and wildlife coexist peacefully. Problems
tend to arise when animals begin to regularly go in search of
food or shelter on private property. The biggest nuisances
caused by these animals are tipping over garbage cans, damaging
gardens, denning in and under homes and attacking small pets.
The best strategy to prevent conflicts with wildlife is to avoid
attracting them. Eliminate food sources - Keep small animals
inside unless a human is outside with