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Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park
Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park Police and animal control in Fairfield County are warning residents to be on the lookout for wild animals in parks and woods after a dog walker was approached by a coyote. The incident took place in New Canaan around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Jeniam Meadow at Waveny Park. According to New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm, a woman was walking her dog when she noticed a coyote following them about two feet behind. The woman, who knew you need to be "large and loud" when confronted by wild animals, made loud noises to try and scare the coyote away, Halm said. When that di…
Multiple Coyote Sightings In Northern Westchester: How To Reduce Chances Of Encounters Multiple Coyote Sightings In Northern Westchester: How To Reduce Chances Of Encounters
Multiple Coyote Sightings In Northern Westchester: How To Reduce Chances Of Encounters As the number of coyote sightings in Northern Westchester rises, officials are giving tips on how to interact with the animals to prevent more encounters.  The information was put out by Croton-on-Hudson village officials on Monday, Feb. 13 after multiple sightings were reported in the area over a period of several weeks.  Coyotes have also been seen elsewhere in the Hudson Valley as of late, including in Poughkeepsie, where a student at Marist College was believed to have been bitten by one of the animals.  Related Story - Marist College Student Bitten By Animal Belie…
Coyote Advisory Issued In Westchester After Multiple Sightings Coyote Advisory Issued In Westchester After Multiple Sightings
Coyote Advisory Issued In Westchester After Multiple Sightings A coyote advisory has been issued in a Westchester village after multiple sightings were reported in the area. The Pelham Manor Police Department issued an alert on Wednesday, May 4, advising that there have been sightings on both the north and south ends of the village and the surrounding areas. Residents have been advised to be on high alert following the sightings. Researchers said that the warmer weather leads to mating season, followed by pup raising, and then dispersal, leading to the rise in sightings in recent weeks. Officials noted that coyote sightings are not a rare occurrence…
New Coyote Sighting Reported In Westchester New Coyote Sighting Reported In Westchester
New Coyote Sighting Reported In Westchester Coyote sightings have been on the rise in the Hudson Valley, prompting some pet-owners to be on high alert as they seek to protect their furry friends. For coyotes, February and March mark the beginning of mating season, which lasts between four and six weeks, peaking late in the month and early in March, according to animal experts, who noted that it varies year-to-year depending on weather, prey, quantity, and other mitigating factors. In Scarsdale, police received a report from a concerned homeowner on Wayside Lane on Friday, March 4 who stated that he found a coyote sleeping in his back…
Guidance On Avoiding Conflicts With Coyotes Issued By NY DEC Guidance On Avoiding Conflicts With Coyotes Issued By NY DEC
Guidance On Avoiding Conflicts With Coyotes Issued By NY DEC With coyote sightings on the rise throughout the region, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued new guidance on how to avoid conflicts between animals and people. For coyotes, February marks the beginning of mating season, which lasts between four and six weeks, peaking late in the month and early in March, according to animal experts, who noted that it varies year-to-year depending on weather, prey, quantity, and other mitigating factors. Researchers said that the season begins with mating, followed by pup raising, and then dispersal, leading to the rise i…
Uptick In Coyote Sightings Now Being Reported In Region Uptick In Coyote Sightings Now Being Reported In Region
Uptick In Coyote Sightings Now Being Reported In Region Coyote sightings have been on the rise in the Hudson Valley, prompting some pet-owners to be on high alert as they seek to protect their furry friends. For coyotes, February marks the beginning of mating season, which lasts between four and six weeks, peaking late in the month and early in March, according to animal experts, who noted that it varies year-to-year depending on weather, prey, quantity, and other mitigating factors. Researchers said that the season begins with mating, followed by pup raising, and then dispersal, leading to the rise in sightings in recent weeks. Related story…
Police Issue Alert Following Multiple Coyote Sightings In Westchester Police Issue Alert Following Multiple Coyote Sightings In Westchester
Police Issue Alert Following Multiple Coyote Sightings In Westchester While most are fretting over the unabated spread of COVID-19, a village in Westchester is warning of a different potential threat: coyotes. The Scarsdale Police Department issued a warning to area residents after there were multiple coyote sightings throughout the village in recent weeks. Police said that the coyotes did not appear threatening, and there was no contact with area residents, most of whom have been in self-isolation due to the virus.  No incidents were reported, just sightings. "Coyotes are an integral part of our natural ecosystem and provide many benefits to New Yorke…
Alert Issued For Increased Deer, Coyote Activity In Area Alert Issued For Increased Deer, Coyote Activity In Area
Alert Issued For Increased Deer, Coyote Activity In Area As fall slowly begins to transition into winter, animal control officials in Fairfield County are warning that there may be an increase in deer and coyote activity in the area. The New Canaan Police Department issued an alert warning that “the hunting and breeding has these animals on the move.  Residents should be alert on the roadways and protect their pets from possible encounters with buck and coyote. “Southwest residents should not let their guard down despite the continued leg-hold trapping and killing of coyote in their neighborhoods.” Earlier this month, a small dog on a leash…
Video: Coyote Chases Deer In Front Yard Of Northern Westchester Home Video: Coyote Chases Deer In Front Yard Of Northern Westchester Home
Video: Coyote Chases Deer In Front Yard Of Northern Westchester Home It wasn't a roadrunner, but a coyote failed to get his mark during a chase with an animal in Northern Westchester. A coyote was caught on a doorbell camera in Yorktown Heights chasing a deer before veering off and heading in a different direction in defeat.  The surveillance video was taken near the Jefferson Valley Mall off of Oakside Road. The homeowner noted that she originally thought it to be a fox chasing the deer, but ultimately determined that it was a coyote that may have been making the rounds in Westchester. You can see it play out at the very start of the video here. …
Photos: New Coyote Sighting Reported In Westchester Backyard Photos: New Coyote Sighting Reported In Westchester Backyard
Photos: New Coyote Sighting Reported In Westchester Backyard There’s been a new coyote sighting in Westchester. A New Rochelle resident reported that he woke up on Sunday, Sept. 8, to “what sounded like lawn furniture moving in (his) backyard” near Quaker Ridge Road. When he went outside, the resident found two coyotes feet away from him and snapped some photos before the coyotes scampered away without incident. It is the latest in a string of sightings throughout Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley. "Coyotes are an integral part of our natural ecosystem and provide many benefits to New Yorkers, but can cause conflicts if they become accustomed…
Concrete Jungle: NYC Seeing Spike In Coyote Sightings Concrete Jungle: NYC Seeing Spike In Coyote Sightings
Concrete Jungle: NYC Seeing Spike In Coyote Sightings Manhattan is earning its title as a “concrete jungle” with coyote sightings surging as the weather warms up. The sightings have been highest in upper Manhattan - reportedly up to 35 this year, already six times more than the amount reported two years ago, according to the city’s Parks Department. This year, there have reportedly been 26 sightings in Manhattan, four in Queens and five in the Bronx, including more than a dozen in Central Park. According to the Parks Department, coyotes are canines, “which means that they are members of the same genus as wolves and domesticated dogs. In gener…
New Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester New Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester
New Coyote Sightings Reported In Westchester There have been several new coyote sightings in Westchester, prompting concern for area residents. A Larchmont resident reported that there were two sightings on Woodlawn Avenue in Larchmont and London Terrace in New Rochelle on Tuesday, April 11. A third sighting was reported on Croft Terrace in New Rochelle last week. According to officials, “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.” “With the onset of…
Coyote Wild: Here's Where Latest Sighting Was Reported In Westchester Coyote Wild: Here's Where Latest Sighting Was Reported In Westchester
Coyote Wild: Here's Where Latest Sighting Was Reported In Westchester An area in Westchester that has been a hotspot for coyote sightings has just had another one. In the last couple of weeks, coyote sightings were reported in New Rochelle on Palmer Avenue near Stop & Shop, Harding Drive, Wilson Drive, Spencer Place and Evergreen Avenue. Now, in neighboring Pelham, a coyote has been spotted. One such report said that a can of soup rolled out of a bag and the coyote attempted to eat it. Sightings had previously been reported in the West Somers Park neighborhood and other area parks The Pelham Police Department was alerted to the sighting in the area of B…