Coyote Sighting in Leonia: How to Stay Safe in the Heart of Bergen County
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Leonia NJ, While Leonia, New Jersey, is just a stone’s throw from the George Washington Bridge and the Manhattan skyline, a recent visitor has reminded residents that the area still has a wild side.
On March 20, 2026, the Leonia Police Department issued a wildlife alert after a coyote was captured on video strolling through a residential backyard near Grandview Avenue. The footage shows the animal effortlessly hopping a fence and navigating the morning fog, a sight that has put local homeowners on high alert.
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