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Family Of Bobcats Takes Over Backyard Of Home In New Canaan Family Of Bobcats Takes Over Backyard Of Home In New Canaan
Family Of Bobcats Takes Over Backyard Of Home In New Canaan A family of bobcats visited a Fairfield County home and made themselves at home. The incident took place in New Canaan on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The three cats, two smaller and one larger, didn't cause any trouble and just wandered around the yard checking out the trampoline and other items. The State Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) said that at times the mother cat is looking for a new home for little ones -- they are known to frequently move their litter -- or is searching for food.  One of the smaller cats.  Christine Yang DEEP said the number of bobcats in …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Moose Spotted In Danbury Moose Spotted In Danbury
Moose Spotted In Danbury A large moose seems to have made quite a journey over the past few days, with multiple sightings in parts of Fairfield County. Meteorologist Jack Drake shared photos and videos on his Facebook page of a large moose that was spotted at the AMC movie theater in Danbury on Monday, Sept. 26. Drake reported that the moose was also seen in Woodbury and Newtown. "I’ve never heard of moose in our immediate area, but I don’t think there is any mistaking that photo, and there have now been several additional reports," he said in the post. Drake said the moose was also spotted heading toward Ne…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Humpback Whale Sighting In Hudson River Near Statue Of Liberty Captured On Video Humpback Whale Sighting In Hudson River Near Statue Of Liberty Captured On Video
Humpback Whale Sighting In Hudson River Near Statue Of Liberty Captured On Video Some New Yorkers had their “Call me Ishmael” moment when a Humpback whale was spotted and caught on camera in the Hudson River near the Statue of Liberty before being followed by other sightings in that area. Photographer Bjoern Kils, who runs the New York Media Boat that tours around New York City, captured a photo of a humpback whale during a trip on Tuesday, Dec. 8, that has since gone viral. The whale was also spotted near One World Trade Center and other iconic spots on the water around New York before leaving the area. Kils was also the photographer who captured the last image of a h…

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by Zak Failla
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Rare Sighting: Man Walking Dog Captures Photo Of Beaver In NYC Rare Sighting: Man Walking Dog Captures Photo Of Beaver In NYC
Rare Sighting: Man Walking Dog Captures Photo Of Beaver In NYC A New York attorney out for a walk with his dog Hunter was enjoying the view of the Hudson River near West 70th Street in Manhattan when he spotted a fun and rare sight, a beaver out for a swim. At first Ralph Stone, 53, thought the little guy, or maybe girl, was a log floating near other pieces of wood in the area, then he saw it's head move.  Being the official New York State animal, and a rare sight, Stone did what all would do, he whipped out his phone around 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5, and snapped a few shots of the beaver swimming along enjoying the morning.  A rare sighting: A beav…

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by Kathy Reakes
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This Black Bear Is Everywhere: Multiple Sightings In North Salem, Purdys This Black Bear Is Everywhere: Multiple Sightings In North Salem, Purdys
This Black Bear Is Everywhere: Multiple Sightings In North Salem, Purdys A black bear seems to be everywhere in North Salem and Purdys these days from the golf course to an elementary school and a resident's backyard. North Salem Police Chief Thomas Howley said the sightings began on Sunday, May 26, when a black bear was seen at the PQ Golf Club off Bloomer Road. On Monday, May 27, the bear was spotted at Purdys' Field around 8 a.m., and was spotted later in the day on Whitter Hill in Purdys, the chief said. The bear apparently took a day of rest on On Tuesday, May 28, because no reports were called in, but on Wednesday, May 29, it was spotted again on 1st…

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by Kathy Reakes