The first time I saw a bobcat in my yard, it had been captured in a photo by a man, who resurfaced the floors. A pair of juveniles frequently used our deck as a shortcut to the backyard.
Since then, I’ve spotted a behemoth mountain lion but have rarely seen bobcats during the day. My Arlo security camera, used as a critter cam, recorded this amazing bobcat a couple of years ago.
According to experts, they are more active at dawn and dusk. It’s not unusual for them to be on the move during daylight hours. Most of my recordings take place at night.
When mom came for a visit, my family gathered for an early dinner. I took a few pictures. Luckily my camera sat at my elbow.
— BECAUSE something moved outside the window.
Bolting from the table, I snapped away. We stayed indoors since most animals are skittish. It had no idea that we lurked while recording through the window.
The wildcat sauntered from the dry creek bed to the pond. The average bobcat has one-inch nails and teeth. Most weigh between twenty and thirty pounds, but this cat was humongous!
The critter cam caught it close up and personal at the end of the recording.
Mom made the perfect comment — Click on the short video!
This occurred a day after the bobcat attack that trended on Twitter. It appears as if the bobcat was spooked and raced across the street to hide under the car. It might have felt cornered. The bobcat had rabies and was put down.
If you haven’t seen this, it’s worth a look! FYI – The man drops an f-bomb.
An attack like this is rare. That said, now I have a healthy respect for these animals and will be on the lookout during den season — April until the end of May. Yikes!
In the last month or so, I’ve spotted another bobcat of equal size that has a tail that curves upward. I presume it’s the male with the jaunty wag.
I LOVE the wildlife in my backyard — as long as the female doesn’t drop a litter near my house. I don’t want to surprise a queen and her cub under my car. LOL!
Here’s a website with bobcat facts.
Bobcats are common throughout the US. Have you ever seen one?
The attack video is scary! I hope the cat was trapped and moved far away.
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It was put down. It had rabies!
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Wow, I’m glad someone took it out!
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Yes!
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Your yard cats are definitely of the larger variety!
Did you see the one in the back yard with the little girl ( who gave it the stink eye until it left) in Castle Rock? The snow must have them looking for food in lower elevations? (Although people are always surprised how adaptable wild animals are…we have coyotes living downtown and those plus foxes on golf courses.)
The snow is so beautiful, but sure you guys are ready for it to exit for more wild flower warm days.
Love the table cloth and the company pictures! Enjoy it all!
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Thank you, Phil!
No, I missed that video, but cats seem to be plentiful now. The rabbit population is very low. So many predators live here! It will cycle back in a few years and rabbits will make a comeback.
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I have a healthy respect for all wildlife, especially the wild kitties. OMG – that couple – what a fright! We recently checked out a new park and first sighting of wildlife was a bobcat (luckily we were in the car). That place was a little wild – there was wild pig activity too – not want to come up on a sow with babies. We opened the front door the other day and had a snake just coiled up enjoying the sun. Constantly looking out before opening doors, checking under vehicles before getting in, etc. down here. You have quite the wildlife too and have to be careful for yourself as well as your pup. Wildness and the Wild Rider 🙂 Happy Day – Enjoy!
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Thanks, Renee!
The doggie door has been permanently shut. Too many predators for Roxy’s comfort. I’ve found snakes in the house too, but Florida must be a haven for all kinds of wild!!
Happy Hump Day!
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Good idea with the doggie door. Wildlife carries diseases too. I would say we urban live and the wildlife is abundant as well as varied (i.e., coyotes, birds of prey, gators, snakes, otters, possums, etc.). People let their cats roam too, which becomes hunt or hunted.
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Exactly! Roxy is asleep on the couch. LOL!
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Wow, Susie, you taught you taw a puddycat, and you were right! Those things are impressive. We supposedly have them here at the state park which is only a few miles away but they are very elusive. I’ve never seen one as many times as I’ve been there.
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And hence the name, scaredy cats!
They’re elusive here too, so it was a spectacular sight. 😎
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Which one do you think is worse. A little kitty 🙂 or the full grown alligators that cruise around here sometimes? It’s mating season so they are everywhere.
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You will never see me dip a toe in one of your bijous!!! Mating season? WHOA!
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Bayou St. John which is a residential playground is just teaming with them now.
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Now I’ll have nightmares!
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Sorry.But, many people eat them. I tried it once. Tastes like very tough chicken.
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I’ll avoid that too. Thanks, Ray!
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Wow! You know wha they say: “the closer you are to nature, the closer nature is to you!” Glad you haven’t had a dangerous encounter at all!
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That is so true. There’s such a slim chance of anything like that happening and yet, I’ll keep my eyes open in case of little mewlings!
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Wow! I’m glad you thought to close off the doggie door,
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We’ve kept it closed for over four years – since the first sighting of wildcats. She wouldn’t stand a chance!
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No kidding! Those things look like they have the potential to be quite ferocious.
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Definitely! Luckily, the healthy ones avoid humans. All bets are off if there are babies around.
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What a show for mom!
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It was amazing! And she’s very sight impaired!
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Your photos and video are a bit too close for comfort. And the last video!! Holy shit! We have a critter cam and it’s caught a bobcat a few times. But they’re not terribly common. We seem to have a balance of larger animals led by deer, then coyotes. Very, very rarely we’ve seen bears and a cougar. Life in the country! I’ll have to check what time of day the bobcat walked through.
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The bobcat in the video had rabies, which explains everything! I’ll still be careful during the next few months in case she takes her litter for a walk. 😎
Or balance here has really shifted with the prevalence of wildcats. Populations of animals ebb and flow, except for prairie dogs. Always loads of them around here!
Enjoy your backyard wildlife and your critter cam, Susan! This time of year, you never know what it might capture. 😎
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Great photos, didn’t realise that bobcats were quite so brave. That guy in the video was so brave wasn’t he? Throwing it across the grass like that! Wow.
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I know! That bobcat had rabies. An attack is very rare. Since I’ve seen a different cat around, I’m going to stay on alert in case of cubs!
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Sometimes I picture you as Snow White with all the wild life in your back yard surrounding you. Also, the snow part fits you well. 😉
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Lol! I love it, Michelle. Now if I could just get the birds to eat out of my hand and train the rest to clean my house…
You’re spot on though. I do love wildlife and the snow!
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Wow! About the wildest thing around these parts is a fox that trots around at night. But, the moment it sees a human, it runs like hell back into the woods…lol
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That’s how they stay alive! The foxes in our neighborhood have always hung out in the lower part of the hill. This year, it’s animal party time at the Lindau’s! The whole menagerie has been caught on the critter cam. Although I’m still waiting for a moose to wander by. 😎
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Lovely family picture.
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Thanks, Arv! Danny was behind the camera. 😎
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great, Susie
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Chelsea the Shih tzu wouldn’t last long in your neck of the woods, Susie…
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Nope, and Roxy’s doggie door is closed!
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good it !it is sensible.
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