Moose On Loose At UConn Campus Signals Beginning Of Birthing Season Moose On Loose At UConn Campus Signals Beginning Of Birthing Season
Moose On Loose At UConn Campus Signals Beginning Of Birthing Season After a moose was spotted on the UConn campus, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is advising motorists to be watchful of increased deer and moose activity along roadways. The moose was spotted strolling the streets in Mansfield and later on the campus in Storrs on Saturday, May 8. DEEP says the sign of the moose out and about is normal as the months of May and June mark the birthing period for deer and moose.  DEEP’s Wildlife Division urges motorists to be aware during this period of activity and also slow down and drive defensively should a large animal,…
Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County
Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County A black bear was spotted in some unusual places this weekend in Hudson County. The animal was first reported near the Kearny Wawa around 4 p.m. Saturday, then at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison. Approximately 12 hours later, the bear was spotted on top of a business at Cleveland and Passaic avenues.  Police said the bear eventually climbed down and ran across the street to the Hampton Inn. Residents were reminded not to approach the bear and to call police if they saw him. Have photos? Email [email protected]
Video: Bear Finds Way Into Parking Lot At Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley Video: Bear Finds Way Into Parking Lot At Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley
Video: Bear Finds Way Into Parking Lot At Apartment Complex In Hudson Valley Residents in a Hudson Valley apartment got a “beary” unexpected visitor recently. A black bear cub was caught on camera making the rounds in the parking lot of Normandy Village in Nanuet on Thursday, Sept. 17, taking in the sights before scampering away. The latest incident continues a string of dozens of bear sightings throughout the Hudson Valley. Earlier story - Grin, Bear It: Recent Rise In Hudson Valley Sightings Prompts Warning From Officials According to the Clarkstown Police Department, the uptick in sightings coincides with the shift in weather and limited food sources for bears.…
Who Has The Most Bears? CT Map Shows 8,000-Plus Bear Sightings, Town By Town Who Has The Most Bears? CT Map Shows 8,000-Plus Bear Sightings, Town By Town
Who Has The Most Bears? CT Map Shows 8,000-Plus Bear Sightings, Town By Town If you had to guess which town has reported seeing more than 500 bears this year, which one would it be? One might assume a rural community would have the most bear sightings, but bears have increasingly been making their way into cities and busy towns searching for food. In Connecticut, the town that has seen the most bears so far this year is Simsbury with 505 sightings reported to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection through Sept. 10. The state tracks bear sightings, as well as bobcats and moose on its Wildlife Sighting Public Viewer. Bears have been breaking int…
Record Number Of 'Bear Break-Ins' Of CT Homes This Year, DEEP Reports Record Number Of 'Bear Break-Ins' Of CT Homes This Year, DEEP Reports
Record Number Of 'Bear Break-Ins' Of CT Homes This Year, Deep Reports An unprecedented number of black bears have ambled into the homes of unsuspecting Connecticut residents in 2020, some seriously injuring leashed and unleashed dogs therein, according to the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The total number of such incidents this year has been 42. Comparatively, the agency said that only 17 bears entering homes were reported throughout the entirety of 2019; that number of bear break-ins was seen in just July of 2020. Preceding the fall season, during which black bears increase their food intake to prepare for hibernating throu…
Banner Plane Pilot Captures Glorious Photo Off Jersey Shore Coast Banner Plane Pilot Captures Glorious Photo Off Jersey Shore Coast
Banner Plane Pilot Captures Glorious Photo Off Jersey Shore Coast A banner plane pilot is to thank for the amazing photo taken Tuesday of a whale swimming with dolphins in crystal-clear water off the Jersey Shore. Jeromie Hunter, a pilot with Paramount Air Services, snapped the photo about 50 yards off Stone Harbor's 906th Street beach in Cape May County, while towing a banner for a local candy shop across, according to Barbara Tomalino, who owns the aerial advertising firm. Hunter, of Seattle, said it was the first whale he'd ever seen from a plane. "I had no idea they played with dolphins," he added. Wildlife experts said whales will often swim close…
Photos: Fisherman Recounts Close Encounter With Black Bear In Candlewood Lake Photos: Fisherman Recounts Close Encounter With Black Bear In Candlewood Lake
Photos: Fisherman Recounts Close Encounter With Black Bear In Candlewood Lake An area fisherman who was out for a day of fun in Northern Fairfield County on Candlewood Lake with two buddies ended up catching great shots of a bear swimming in the water instead of fish. Thomas Spitzfaden, of Danbury, said he recently invited two buddies to go fishing when they maneuvered the boat to pick up what they thought was a log floating in the water. "We left my dock in Danbury and decided to head up north into New Milford," Spitzfaden said. "As we got into southern New Milford halfway toward Chimney Point and Oak Point right out in the middle of the lake I saw what I thought wa…
VIDEO: Baby Bear Scampers Through Downtown Hawthorne VIDEO: Baby Bear Scampers Through Downtown Hawthorne
Video: Baby Bear Scampers Through Downtown Hawthorne A bear cub who apparently didn’t love playing in the yard dashed through downtown Hawthorne on Tuesday. One witness reported seeing the bear run from the Louis Bay Public Library across the tracks to Royal Avenue. The video shows a dash around the Subway on Diamond Bridge Avenue across Lafayette Avenue. The cub might have felt the town was just right: Hawthorne High School’s sports teams are called the Bears, after all. Although cubs can be separated from their mothers at times, mama could be near, wildlife experts warn. So approaching them isn’t a good idea. Best to call the NJ Division…
Photos: Groups Of Black Bears Roams Through Backyards, Back Porch In Area Photos: Groups Of Black Bears Roams Through Backyards, Back Porch In Area
Photos: Groups Of Black Bears Roams Through Backyards, Back Porch In Area Groups of black bears have been making the rounds throughout Hudson Valley neighborhoods, with some getting caught on camera a little too close for comfort. There were multiple sightings of black bears and cubs reported in Rockland County in the past week, with some roaming through area backyards in Pomona, while others took leisurely strolls through quiet streets. One bear even got up close and personal, perusing the sights on one resident’s backyard deck. According to environment officials, residents should not leave garbage cans or any food outside to help avoid an encounter with a bear…
It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery
It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery They're here, there - everywhere. At least it seems that way. After all, in the span of just a few days, there have been more than a half dozen reported black bear sightings in the area. Including at a golf course. And now, even a cemetery. Police in Westchester responded on Friday, June 12 as a bear strolled through St. Mary's Cemetery in Rye Brook. (See first image above.) On Sunday morning, June 14, a Northern Westchester family observed a pair of bears on the front lawn. (See second images above.) On Thursday, June 11, a large black bear was spotted at the Maple Moor Golf Cour…
Bear Sighting Forces Temporary Closure Of Golf Course In Westchester Bear Sighting Forces Temporary Closure Of Golf Course In Westchester
Bear Sighting Forces Temporary Closure Of Golf Course In Westchester Click here for an updated story: It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery For the fourth time in as many days, a black bear sighting was reported in Westchester. This time, the bears took a trip to an area golf course. The large black bear was spotted at the Maple Moor Golf Course on North Street in White Plains on Thursday, June 11, forcing the club to temporarily shut down for the safety of golfers playing rounds. It marks the fourth sighting this week, after reports of similar instances in Hastings, Greenburgh, and Scarsdale. Earl…
Third Bear Sighting Of The Week Reported In Westchester Third Bear Sighting Of The Week Reported In Westchester
Third Bear Sighting Of The Week Reported In Westchester For the third time this week, a black bear was seen taking in the sights of Westchester. A black bear was spotted at the Boulder Ridge condominiums in Greenburgh off Jackson Avenue, Sprain Road, and Ardsley Road, on Thursday, June 11, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. Bears have also been spotted in Hastings and Scarsdale this week. It is unclear whether it has been the same bear making the rounds or different bears. Earlier story - Massive Black Bear Spotted Roaming Through Westchester Village Feiner said that he has been in touch with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, …