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Coyote Warnings Issued As Weather Warms Up, Sightings Start Up Again Coyote Warnings Issued As Weather Warms Up, Sightings Start Up Again
Coyote Warnings Issued As Weather Warms Up, Sightings Start Up Again With the weather warming up, local law enforcement agencies are warning area residents to be aware of the possibility of coyote sightings. Police in the area noted that “during this time of year, we tend to have an increase in coyote sightings. From March to May, coyotes typically have their pups and begin to look for more food. It’s important to know that coyotes are not exclusively nocturnal.”  Officials said that “with the onset of warmer weather, many resident coyotes will set up dens for pups that will arrive this spring. Coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban en…

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by Zak Failla
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New Bear Sighting Reported, This One In Pawling New Bear Sighting Reported, This One In Pawling
New Bear Sighting Reported, This One In Pawling Well, folks, another black bear sighting has been reported in the area - this time in Pawling. A Daily Voice reader sent in a photograph of a bear he saw in Brewster. This bear was spotted off Route 22 on Monday, March 25. Could it be the same bear since Route 22 goes through Pawling, which borders Putnam?  One thing is for sure, the bears are out and they are hungry.  Officials remind residents to take care and use locking garbage cans, and to remove bird feeders, apparently, it's like crack to bears.  And, remember to keep your distance and never get too close. …

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by Kathy Reakes