River otter spotted in Sharon, Connecticut

October 24, 2026

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A was recorded on October 19, 2026 in Sharon, Connecticut, in the Taconic area.¹ Otters are native large carnivores that have recolonized much of northeastern stream habitat over recent decades; their presence indicates a fishery capable of supporting a top predator and reflects restoration of aquatic corridors across the landscape.¹

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