Bobcat Spotted In Greenwich Backyard

GREENWICH, CT — Less than a month after several bears were spotted in northern Greenwich, a resident has now reported seeing a different type of animal in his backyard: a bobcat.

The Greenwich Time recently reported a resident sent them a photo of what appears to be a bobcat walking through a yard in the Glenville area of town. The photo was taken late last week.

Lieutenant John Slusarz said the sighting was not reported to police, however it is also not that surprising.

"Bobcats are part of the natural wildlife in Greenwich, along with many other animals," Slusarz said in an email. "Bobcats are rarely seen though, because they typically avoid people."

Slusarz recommended any resident who comes in contact with a bobcat to either enjoy watching the animal from a distance or to just "let it go about its business."

According to the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, bobcats are regularly observed throughout Connecticut due to 60 percent of the state being covered in forest.

Bobcats typically prey on cottontail rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, mice, birds woodchucks and white-tailed deer, as well as insects and reptiles to a lesser extent, according to DEEP.

Any residents who spot a bobcat are urged to send an email and any photos to DEEP at deep.ctwildlife@ct.gov, as the department is studying bobcat abundance and distribution in Connecticut.

DEEP asks anyone who reports a bobcat sighting to provide the following information:

• The date and specific location (including town) of the sighting.
• The number of bobcats observed.
• If there are visible ear tags or collars on the bobcat(s).
• If the sighting is from a trail camera.
• If you are able to positively identify the animal as a bobcat.
• Contact information and any additional comments are also useful.