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Published: Nov. 15, 2020 at 11:08 PM EST KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -In Powell, residents are on high alert after they say they’ve seen a spike in coyote sightings since around August. This is a photo of a bear that was spotted in Shelton last month. In 2014, he retired from day-to-day reporting, but has continued to write a weekly column on the environment for The News-Times in Danbury. However, the Marlborough animal control officer says cat owners have seen coyotes near their homes and yards, and he has found traces of cat remains in coyote droppings. Try $100K per patient. The kits, combined with yelling and waving one’s arms and making oneself loud, can drive the coyotes away from a residential area. Branford/North Branford's Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter is alerting residents to a higher number of calls regarding coyote sightings in residents' yards and warning them to not leave cats and dogs alone outside. I. Also known as the Eastern Coyote, this canid is actually a four-in-one hybrid of coyotes, eastern wolves, western gray wolves, and dogs. The Latest News and Updates in Coyote Sightings Connecticut brought to you by the team at WTNH.com: Flattering, indeed. There have been multiple coyote sightings in southwestern New Canaan over the past month. The activity may be due in part to the current mating season while warmer than ave The only rabbit species indigenous to the region lost more than 80 percent of its habitat over the last 50 years. Town offers residents kits to deter coyotes. A dead mountain lion, killed on the Merritt Parkway in Milford in June 2011. In Stamford, a 12-year-old said a coyote followed her as she walked home from her bus stop in September. Officials caught up with a bear in a backyard tree in of a home on Mayfair Road, Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Coyote night hunting is permitted in states including Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. STAMFORD, Connecticut (WABC) -- A 12-year-old girl says she was stalked by a trio of coyotes as she walked home from school in Stamford. This black bear was captured in Shelton on Thursday, May 14, 20015. Stamford Animal Control officer Tilford Cobb says coyote sightings are common in Stamford. Sign up to the UCANR coyote cacher survey to help researchers determine trends in human-coyote encounters, He took this photo of a humpback whale off Stamford and Greenwich on Sept. 12, 2015. In December, a coyote with a faulty hunting trap on its leg was seen limping around New Canaan. Hand senior lineman Tom Bambrick will continue his football career at Coastal Carolina as a source of fascination throughout college football. Officers responded a call in the area of Spratt Road and Goldeneye Way around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday for a man that had been bitten by a coyote on the back of the leg. This sighting occurred near Fairfield, Connecticut. The question became clear: What the heck is going on out there? Apparently, the coyotes are getting a little too comfortable and it’s causing major issues. A mangy coyote was spotted in the area of Newfield Elementary School Wednesday morning, which kept kids inside for the day. A bobcat was spotted in a Trumbull backyard on Friday, May 1. The activity may be due in part to the current mating season while warmer than ave Vote for the Best on the Shoreline! Robert Miller has been working as a reporter in western Connecticut since 1978. Police in Clinton and East Hartford are issuing warning after coyote sightings in the two communities. Manitoba's conservation department says officials have responded to two coyote sightings at the forest. Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Phone: (860) 728-3333 Email: iwitness@wfsb.com They use sheltered areas such as burrows, hollow trees, rock crevices, and thick underbrush, as well as spaces under sheds and decks, as dens and resting areas. But there is nothing government officials can do about coyotes … Dave Beaty spotted this bear on Wyoming Street in Stratford on June 10, 2016. Multiple Coyote Sightings Reported in Stamford - Stamford, CT - There have been several reported sightings. Information via East Hartford Animal Control EAST HARTFORD, CT — There has been a recent increase in sightings of coyotes in the area and in the region. The subject of bobcats then arose, bringing more tales of sightings and packs. Coyotes are growing in number and sightings of them have greatly increased in the Glastonbury area. For the next 10 years, most coyote reports were from northwestern Connecticut. The bobcat was photographed by Robert Wesley of Trumbull on Friday, May 1. For the next 10 years, most coyote reports were from northwestern Connecticut. For the town, coyote presence has been a hot topic in recent years. Bill Hobbs, Special to The Times. Allyson Halm, New Canaan's animal control officer, receives calls of coyote sightings daily and keeps a map of where the animals have been seen. A coywolf is a cross between a wolf and coyote. Police received several reports of bears roaming a wide area of the town, leading them to believe there may be more than one bear. Bear sightings in the area are becoming more common. The city has had the occasional sighting of a coyote in the area of Farmington Road, from Eight Mile Road to Nine Mile Road, a couple of times per year, and every now and then there is a report of a three-legged coyote in the Chatham Hills subdivision — although it is believed that that coyote may have died. A Conn. resident spotted a eastern hog-nose snake on Aug. 29, 2018. Eastern coyotes were first documented in Connecticut in the 1950s. Published September 23, 2019 • Updated on September 23, 2019 at 3:29 pm Cathy Goldstein peered out the doors to the backyard of her Stamford home on Saturday, July 2, 2016 to find a bobcat in her yard. A donation to Wildlife Crisis in Weston is suggested. A rise in coyote sightings in residential areas has the Connecticut General Assembly considering a bill that would allow people to hunt coyotes at night, reports the Connecticut Post. Yellowknifers reported multiple sightings of coyotes in town last … The coyote crossed right in front of us to the south side of the road where there is a creek. Donna Lenz snapped this photo of a bobcat in her Bethel neighborhood in January 2015. Coyotes, a species that when living in urban areas tends to behave nocturnally, pose a risk not just for obvious reasons like potential attacks, but because they can contribute to the spread of ticks throughout an area. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -In Powell, residents are on high alert after they say they’ve seen a spike in coyote sightings since around August. A bill that would have allowed Connecticut’s first night hunt of coyotes came before the General Assembly’s Environment Committee this spring, but was not voted on amid vigorous debate from both sides of the issue. 9 Coastal Carolina. A white squirrel climbs a tree on Lombard Street in Stratford on Sunday, November, 6, 2011. During this population expansion, Vann said there is evidence … In the past two years there have been bear sightings or possible bear sightings in four of the towns (Glastonbury, Manchester, Marlborough and South Windsor). One local animal control official said the office has gotten calls from various parts of Milford reporting coyote sightings. The Urban Coyote Research Project, which studies coyote populations living in the Chicago area, has found that coyotes can actually help control an area’s rodent population. by Joanna Lavoie. This sighting occurred near Fairfield, Connecticut. A report from PBS writes that the first eastern coyote or coywolf appeared around 1919 in Ontario, Canada. Coyote sightings have been on the rise statewide, and now residents of one Fairfield County town can get their hands on a supply kit to scare the animals away from their property. 102908--4 Marshall Street--Greenwich--A white squirrel peaks around a corner in the Mozian family's yard on Marshall Street in Greenwich where the Mozian Keelin Daly / Greenwich Time, A white squirrel was spotted in a Stratford backyard on Wednesday August 11, 2010. Fairfield officials addressed recent reports and concerns from residents about a rash of coyote sightings in the city. An member of the Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police shoots a bear with a tranquilizer dart. In April the U.S. Another organization, the Urban Coyote Initiative, asserts, “there will never be more coyotes in an ecosystem than that ecosystem can support, so (despite what some people may think) a city can never become ‘overpopulated’ or ‘infested’ with coyotes.”, In closing, I leave you with the third least-bad Red Hot Chili Peppers song of all time, titled “True Men Don’t Kill Coyotes.”. Officials caught up with the bear in the backyard tree at a home on Mayfair Road, Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Now the town is raising the alarm. Coyote sightings in Farmington Hills. The Pfizer vaccine for COVID arrived in Connecticut and other states with the sweep of history as coronavirus might be reaching a plateau. Lastly, the Police Department is warning residents to never turn their back on a coyote. Glavez says while there tends to be an increase in coyote sightings in January, the number of reported coyotes in residential areas typically stays the same year-to-year. Fish and Wildlife Service will rule on the endangered status of the Northern Long-eared Bat. This very large bear was observed in the area of Still Hill Road and Post Falls Lane on Wednesday afternoon, Hamden police said. Animal Control in Connecticut Issues Coyote Advisory. "This kit is a first step towards a humane treatment of coyotes," she said. Although coyotes were first reported in Connecticut in the 1950s, the realization that they live among us didn’t become a reality until the ’80s and early ’90s when the number of sightings began to swell. A bobcat was spotted in a Westport backyard on August 27th, 2018. East Hartford Police Department’s Animal Control office has issued a coyote advisory on Tuesday. A white squirrel that's been in the area of Ridge Road and Parkway Drive of Stratford since last year. Coyote encounters aren't rare in California suburbs. Listen to Anthony Kiedis. 2019 3:54PM . The nominations are in, and the response was overwhelming! A mother bear with her 3 cubs visited a Minor Bridge Road back yard in Roxbury around 10:30 a.m. Coyote sightings have been on the rise statewide, and now residents of one Fairfield County town can get their hands on a supply kit to scare the animals away from their property. (Photo by Ray Uzanas) Published April 03. Coyotes are growing in number and sightings of them have greatly increased in the Glastonbury area. Coyote Sightings on the Rise in Simsbury, Residents Warned - Simsbury, CT - Walk pets on a leash to keep them out of harm's way. … WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Coyotes have been caught on camera lurking in the night in West Haven. Mark Conrad / For Hearst Connecticut Media. And, oh, by the way, no pressure for the next... Former cops and best friends die of COVID 2 weeks apart. This eastern coyote or "coywolf," a hybrid between a wolf and coyote, was spotted and photographed March 2 in New Canaan, CT. #BAM-brick, the Hand lineman heading to No. Injured coyote in New Canaan stuck with hunting trap on... Coyotes stalk Stamford girl walking home from school, Dog killed by coyote in Darien, another one attacked. Coyote sightings have been reported in Whiting, east of Post Road, and in Plover, according to a village of Whiting newsletter. The Latest News and Updates in Coyote Sighting brought to you by the team at WTNH.com: A rise in coyote sightings in residential areas has the Connecticut General Assembly considering a bill that would allow people to hunt coyotes at night, reports the Connecticut Post. Subsequent posts and conversational anecdotes mention increased coyote sightings, incidences of coyotes traveling in packs, and one story of a deer found on someone’s property which they believed had been “taken down” by a group of coyotes. New Canaan's animal control also recommends residents never leave food outside, and supervise dogs when outdoors. BBC Earth Recommended for you "I think it's a young coyote that just moved into the area, or a … Wildlife officials say the New England cottontail could soon face extinction, due to diminishing shrublands across the Northeast. Coyotes, wolves, and coywolves are all known to inhabit this area. This undated photo provided by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department shows a New England cottontail rabbit. The coyote hazing kits are available by contacting Allyson Halm at 203-594-3510. He has covered the environment for about half that time. Ashley Greenwood has seen coyotes in her residential neighborhood and that has her on edge. 1 of 4 Christopher Semmes with his dog Storm at his Pilgrim Drive home in western Greenwich, Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. To report coyote sightings, contact the Longboat Key Police Department at 941-316-1201. A pod of dolphins was spotted just off Greenwich Point in Greenwich on Sunday. COYOTE ON BUSY MAIN ROAD: "Coyote sighting in Burlington while walking my puppy on Thomas Alton Boulevard just west of Jenn Avenue on Feb. 26 around 9:30 p.m. About 3,000 to 5,000 eastern coyotes live in Connecticut. Coyote sightings during winter are normal, says City of Toronto. After a number of attacks in 2017 and 2018 that included the death of numerous pets in … (AP Photo/New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Heidi Holman), New Hampshire Fish and Game Department / Heidi Holman / Via AP. 10 things dog owners should know about coyotes, canines and coexistence. There has been some misinformation on social media about how police and the state Department of Energy and … Fish and Wildlife Service has partnered with state agencies and private organizations from Maine to New York to restore its natural habitat and save an animal that is a candidate for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Cloudy skies. The U.S. On May 29, 2018, a mother fox was found dead with a severed foot, leaving behind five small fox kits in Guilford. Coyotes are opportunistic and use a variety of habitats, including developed areas like wooded suburbs, parks, beach fronts, and office parks. Since then, they have expanded their range and are now common throughout the state. He's a birder and a gardener and a bookworm who lives in the exurbs - the rural suburbs. The Coywolf is generally smaller than a wolf, but larger than a coyote. Clear to partly cloudy. Branford/North Branford's Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter is alerting residents to a higher number of calls regarding coyote sightings in residents' yards and warning them to not leave cats and dogs alone outside. The Coywolf is generally smaller than a wolf, but larger than a coyote. Fish and Wildlife Service will rule on the endangered status of the Northern Long-eared Bat. ... "There has been an increase in reported coyote sightings, particularly on the west side of town," he said. Read Full Story . DARIEN, CT — A number of coyote sightings have been reported in town. …lounging in a yard or approaching/following people. "In my opinion, trapping as a hobby is legal animal cruelty.". Coyote sightings spark concern for pets in Powell community In Powell, residents are on high alert after they say they’ve seen a spike in coyote sightings since around August. Pawcatuck, CT (06379) Today. Coyotes are naturally timid animals and will usually flee at the sight of a human. Joanna Lavoie is an award-winning, bilingual journalist with more than a decade of diverse experience. This silver fox visits Donna Lenz's Bethel neighborhood regularly. Now, … The Author: Mark Bergin Mark Bergin is the Longboat Key Town Hall reporter for the Observer. A bear was spotted at a Darien home on April 13. This type of sighting generally requires no response—other than making sure that pets and children are secure and that there are no likely food attractants (see Easy Pickin’s) present in the area. wfsb.com 333 Capital Blvd. Snow prep: Where you can — and can’t — park in Ansonia, Derby, ‘Watching the forecasts’: Stores, DPW crews brace for blizzard, First vaccine doses delivered to St. Vincent’s in Bridgeport, Sentencing pushed back for ex-city official who lied to FBI, Lamont: CT daily COVID positivity rate dips slightly, Decorated street signs spread holiday spirit, Mother of abused teen with autism sues bus company, Fairfield. In November 2011, three coyotes … Steps to control the coyotes include hazing areas on a daily basis and monitoring hotspots for sightings. As she was having breakfast, the big cat appeared to be searching for its own meal. That’s because in August of last year, a coyote attacked a dog in the woods near McCarthy Park, prompting the National Capital Commission to post warning signs at the entrance to McCarthy Woods. Dan Lent, a boater from Easton, sighted two whales off in Long Island Sound earlier this month. Justin Greaves’ Toronto: Animals of High Park. This bear was spotted at the Riddgewood Country Club in Danbury on August 19, 2017. Contributed Photo / DEEP / Contributed Photo. Sightings have been reported in North Stamford, Newfield, Springdale, High Ridge, Long Ridge, Westover, West Side and Waterside. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Reader Sal Martello spotted a pair of harbor seals sunning themselves on some rocks in Stamford Harbor on the weekend of May 2 and May 3, 2015. Nor are missing cats, some of which unfortunately become prey. Contributed Photo / Stamford Police Dept. Multiple coyote sightings in New London have put residents there on edge. Now, there are approximately 3,000 to 5,000 eastern coyotes in Connecticut, Vann said. Over the past week, the city’s Public Services Department has received numerous reports of coyote sightings in the Bridgeport, Meadowview and Robinson areas. Additionally, Priscilla Feral of the Darien, CT Friends of Animals organization told the Post that “killing some coyotes will trigger larger litters of pups and colonization behavior among the survivors.” In other words, if you kill a coyote, their children will seek revenge. Coyotes eventually expanded their range throughout the entire state and are now a part of Connecticut’s ecosystem. New London is not only getting a huge spike in sightings, they’re also dealing with a rash of coyote attacks. The animals reportedly killed five dogs in town. In response, the city is continuing to work with a Wildlife Control Contractor from Animal Damage Control. Some fear that the coyotes will attack them, while many others fear for the safety of small children and pets. URBAN WILDLIFE. Gary Simpson took this photo of a bear in his backyard on Weathervane Hill in Monroe, Conn. on Friday, July 10, 2015. On June 16, 2015, a Norwalk resident reported a black bear sighting on Brierwood Road. In response, Halm has assembled free coyote hazing kits as a way to help residents scare off unwanted animals. Also known as the Eastern Coyote, this canid is actually a four-in-one hybrid of coyotes, eastern wolves, western gray wolves, and dogs. The kits were supplied by New Canaan resident Cathy Kangas and her company, PRAI Beauty. "It's important that we take an aggressive stance.”. “You’re the first thing I read on Sunday!” I’ve heard more than once. A pair of coyotes on the prowl in Fairfield, in June 2012. This coyote was spotted on a pond behind Yellowknife's Kasteel Drive in 2017. This Long-eared Bat pictured is suffering form White Nose Fungus. Black bear visiting just in time for breakfast in Danbury on Monday, July 27, 2015. The Proprietors Crossing sighting comes on the heels of an active February, in which eight coyotes were spotted in New Canaan, and also follows a “red wolf” sighting in town in December. 6 Scarecrow Fests in CT: Stuffed shirts and straw polls rule. Coyote sightings and attacks are on the rise in Fairfield and across the state, ... CT 1/23/13 Andrew Brophy Show More Show Less 3 of 3 Panelists at a forum on coyotes … Cooper's Hawks, Red-Tailed Hawks, American Kestrels and a Bald Eagle were spotted at the Scofieldtown Recycling Center in Stamford on September 19, 2018. Per the Post it’s currently legal to hunt and trap coyotes during the day. Today, wolf DNA has popped up in "coyote" poop as far south as Virginia. Coyotes are social animals and commonly yip, bark, and howl to communicate; however, urban dwelling coyotes tend to be quieter. Was kind of surprised to see coyote since it is a busy main road and bus route. The kits include reusable safety air horns, mini air blasters to use while running or for kids, bear bells, whistles, reflective tape, and soda cans to fill with pennies that can be thrown towards the animal. This bear was spotted in a Shelton yard on Thursday, according to Shelton Trails and Conservatiion. Darien and Westport police also warned residents after several dogs were attacked by coyotes, leaving two dead. “They’re all over,” she said, adding one resident reported that coyotes had killed a pet Chihuahua, but she did not say when that attack occurred. Bees Kill A Giant Hornet With Heat | Buddha Bees and The Giant Hornet Queen | BBC Earth - Duration: 5:25. Coyote sightings are increasing statewide in Connecticut, said Paul Rego, a wildlife biologist for the wildlife division of the Department of Environmental Protection. But it is River Ward — which was responsible for 23 coyote-related calls in 2018 compared to Alta Vista’s 86 — which seems to be doing the most to warn community members about animal sightings. But Contra Costa County residents near the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness in Alamo, Walnut Creek and Lafayette say there's been an uptick in sightings in 2020 -- and in missing cats, if the dozens of flyers posted on telephone poles this year are a good indicator. Police received several reports of bears roaming a wide area of the town, leading them to believe there may be more than one bear. It was relocated to Newtown. Charges against CT protester for ‘objectionable’ sign are... 'You could feel the vibe,' Doctor says of getting COVID vaccine, How much for this CT pharma? “Coyotes were first reported in Connecticut in the mid-1950s. They are most active at night and in early morning. “We need to look at the species as a permanent species and as a predator," Halm said. Colin McEnroe’s script for ‘A Christmas Carol, 2020’. Sightings like these are rare, especially in CT. Officials say there has been an increase in coyote sightings in the area and in the region. This bobcat was observed on July 14, 2015 and again on July 15 on Silver Lane in Trumbull. 5 tips to help people and coyotes stay safe in Toronto. It must be so unnerving to turn around during a walk and see a coyote following you. Back in March of 2015 a North Stamford resident snapped a picture of this coyote after it chased her dog inside. Coyotes, wolves, and coywolves are all known to inhabit this area. Coyote sightings in Whiting, Plover prompt warning. According to the U.S. Humane Society, hazing uses deterrents to move an animal out of an area or discourage an undesirable behavior or activity. They are suspected of killing a poodle in August. I95 Rock | 02-14. Above and below, a pod of dolphins was spotted just off Greenwich Point in Greenwich on Sunday. In April the U.S. While on one hand, nobody wants their kid to get attacked by a coyote, it seems like an egregiously bad idea to let a bunch of people with guns go out at night and shoot at whatever coyote-shaped thing is moving around in the dark. Now, with an estimated population of 3,000 to 5,000, coyotes are seen in every town in the state and every continental state in the union. There has been an increase in coyote sightings in the region and East Hartford’s Police Department has provided some tips for keeping you and your pets safe in case you encounter a coyote. Besides, coyotes seem pretty chill as long as you don’t mess with them. Residents are encouraged to report coyote sightings to their local animal control office or to the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division. 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