Ella Barchie In the last two days, coyotes have been spotted roaming around Bergen County, including by Faber Fields in Glen Rock and in North Haledon residential areas. Police in both towns have sent out warnings to residents and have advised pet owners to be careful when allowing dogs or cats outside. Read on for more about the coyote sightings in Bergen County.
What We Know
On Friday, June 12, the North Haledon Police Department announced on Facebook that it had received two reports recently of coyote incidents involving dogs. While the events were separate, both occurred in the Tamboer Drive area. Both dogs are now safe.
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Two days later, on June 14, the Glen Rock Police Department reported on its Facebook that two coyotes were seen in various places throughout the town over the weekend. The pair was first spotted around Dunham Place, then moved towards the wooded section behind Faber Field, a collection of recreational fields situated next to the Glen Rock Municipal Pool. There were no reports of harm to any person or pet, but police still advised residents to be careful if they see another one.
Coyote Safety Tips from NJDEP
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s coyote management guidelines state that there are multiple methods to help reduce coyote and human interactions. Any type of food source, including garbage bins and outdoor bird feeders, should be removed. Water sources outside should also be removed.
Pets should also not be fed outside, and yards should be maintained to reduce the amount of small animals that coyotes prey on. In addition, motion lights or radios can discourage coyotes and keep them away from buildings.
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What to Do If You See a Coyote
If a person comes in contact with a coyote, they should try to keep it away by making loud noises, throwing rocks, or spraying them with a hose. Authorities added that if anyone encounters a coyote, they should make themselves appear large, be loud, maintain eye contact, and slowly walk away.
Both departments have also asked that any new sightings be reported directly to the police.
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