Photos: Young Black Bear Visits Partridge Lane Home in Darien

A young black bear visited a Darien resident’s rear deck shortly before 8 p.m. on April 2.

The bear, which is approximately 2-years-old and weighs between 90-125 lbs was last seen in the area of Sedgwick Avenue, according to police.

The animal was eating from bird feeders that were mounted on or near the deck. After a short time, the bear left the property with a bird feeder in its mouth and subsequently climbed a nearby tree.

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• Bear Observed on a Darien Resident’s Rear Deck

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) explained that bear sightings are becoming more and more common in Connecticut and as the population continues to increase, we can expect that more bears, particularly young bears, will be seen near homes and in residential areas similar to Darien.

The response by the Darien Police and DEEP to a bear sighting will depend on the specifics of each situation. The mere presence of a bear does not necessitate its removal. In most cases, if left alone, the bear will make its way to a more natural habitat.

If you see a bear:

• Enjoy it from a distance.
• Advertise your presence by shouting and waving your arms or walk slowly away.
• Never attempt to feed or attract bears.

Report bear sightings to the Wildlife Division, at (860) 675-8130.

For more information about the Connecticut bear population and measures to take to avoid attracting bears, visit here.

Images courtesy Darien PD

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