Coyotes Spotted In North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, CT — A Patch reader reports that two coyotes were seen running through backyards on Middletown Avenue and Great Meadow Drive in North Haven at 7 a.m. on Tuesday.

Coyotes have become more common in Connecticut in recent years. The risk of a coyote attacking a person is low, but they are known to attack and kill pets, including cats and dogs less than 25 pounds, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Coyotes can be frightened away by making loud noises and acting aggressively. DEEP advises people to not keep food outside as it could attract coyotes and make them more accustomed to people. They are typically more active at night, but can become active during daylight hours.

Cats should be kept indoors and small dogs should be kept on a leash and under close supervision while outside. Coyote-proof fencing may be the only method to fully eliminate coyotes from a property.

Has anyone else seen coyotes running around in North Haven? Have a photo? Email it to vincent.salzo@patch.com.

Below is video submitted by Pete Mould of a pack of coyotes in his backyard in the Manor Drive / Quinnipiac Avenue area in late February.

Image via Shutterstock / not of actual coyote spotted in North Haven