Avoid if you see them: Poisonous fall berries growing in New York

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- New Yorkers may notice colorful berries growing in neighborhood bushes and trees in the fall but for as nice as they look, be sure not to pick them.

The Farmers' Almanac has warned against some of the most common poisonous berries New Yorkers may come across. Some berries may be harmless if cooked, but otherwise they can be harmful to humans and pets if ingested raw.

Below is a list of some of the poisonous fall berries New Yorkers may come across, according to the Farmers' Almanac.

Privet

Privet grows as a hedge and can be found throughout New York, including in the five boroughs. They're typically found in areas like abandoned fields and roadsides as well as in forests and along stream edges and floodplains, according to the organization Western New York Prism, wh