Special treat on last night's hike (3 pics)

12 years ago

From my hike last night. A lovely, fearless Bobcat.

These are the very first photos out of a new camera that arrived in the mail yesterday, hence the lack of focus. I was just learning the camera when I ran across this Bobcat sitting on the trail about 50 feet ahead of me. He stared me down for a minute or two and then slowly walked off. I had to pass right by the area off trail he headed and when I got to the spot, he was sitting just about ten feet in blending perfectly with the surroundings. Would never had seen him in the bush if I hadn't seen where he entered.

Jodi-

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schoolhouse_gw
12 years ago
Look at that. I've never seen a Bobcat, thanks for sharing.
susanjf_gw
12 years ago
wow! nothing like nature up close!
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jannie
12 years ago
Never saw one around here. Thanks for sharing. You're right he certainly doesn't look frightened.
linda_in_iowa
12 years ago
Wow. I hope you don't hike alone.
petaloid
12 years ago
Oh, what a beautiful little bobcat!

I hope you have fun with your new camera and continue to share photos with us.
oldgardener_2009
12 years ago
Beautiful creature!
kayjones
12 years ago
Linda, not to worry - a bobcat is only slightly larger than an overweight house cat - 20 pounds give or take - and you cannot get close to them.

Back in Missouri (where I'm from), they are common and can sometimes be seen in the treeline of a lake, if you are very lucky. They eat small annimals, such as birds, rodents and rabbits. They won't bother you unless you corner them.
Georgysmom
12 years ago
What a treat. Thanks for sharing.
Jodi_SoCal
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12 years ago
I do hike alone at this wildlife sanctuary if I can't find someone to go with me. It's just a a short distance from my office so is a perfect retreat after a harrowing day. I feel perfectly safe there but carry pepper spray in the event a human animal gets a little aggressive. :-\

This Bobcat showed no fear and sat in front of us (I was there with a neighbor gal) for a couple of minutes before casually getting up and walking into the bushes.

After crossing a small bridge (6 ft or so), my friend and I traveled down a small trail off the main trail only to discover it was a dead-end. When we turned around to head back to the bridge I looked up and the cat was just sitting there ahead of us, right where we had just passed. He was between us and the bridge. My neighbor was *very* nervous even after the cat left the trail. I stopped to peer into the bushes and saw it sitting calmly about 15 feet in, blending perfectly with a log it was sitting in front of.

I hike this area at least twice a week and it was my first Bobcat sighting.

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joan_mn
12 years ago
The second one is in focus pretty well. And how neat that you had your new cam with you! Wouldn't you have been sick if you hadn't?
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12 years ago
That is exactly what I told my friend, my DH and all my co-workers Joan!

Last night I went on a walk and took photos of three or four Barn Owls as they flew around their base tree near my home. Those photos came out even blurrier, but hey, it was dark out. :-)

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kacram
12 years ago
beautiful!
Jasdip
12 years ago
He's a gorgeous little fellow! Not aggressive at all.....I had assumed they would be.
Lucky you Jodi! You did great with the new cam, too.

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