Bobcat Spotted In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT — Fairfield Police are advising residents of a recent bobcat sighting in town and what to do if you encounter one. Police said a resident on Eleven O’Clock Road sent a photo of a large cat in their backyard last week to the Fairfield Animal Control. The animal control confirmed that the large cat is a bobcat, according to police. Read more from the Fairfield Police Department below:

Some facts about bobcats:

• Rarely cause conflicts with humans. Bobcat attacks on people are extremely rare.

• There have been no reported domestic animal attacks in Fairfield involving Bobcats.

• Bobcats are solitary and seldom observed.

• They are the most common wild cat in North America.

• They are most active just after dusk and before dawn.

• April is birthing season for Bobcats.

• Daily movements of 1 to 4 miles is common.

If you encounter a bobcat:

• Do not approach. Back away slowly.

• Make noise.

• Do not attempt to feed.

• You can report bobcat sightings to Fairfield Animal Control at (203) 254-4857 and/or email CTDEEP at deep.ctwildlife@ct.gov.

• More information is available on the State of Connecticut DEEP website here.

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Photo via the Fairfield Police Department