I’ve had the occasional bobcat visit my backyard before, but never a leisurely 20 minute stay, complete with the cat watching me as I took multiple photos from a safe vantage point behind a window.
I first sighted her (I think it was a her) as a quick vertical blur in my peripheral vision, followed by a flurry of feathers. She had leaped seven feet to snag a dove sitting at the top of a concrete wall. She carried the bird to an alcove and had a quick lunch, followed by a leisurely siesta on the backyard bricks. Then it was back to the hunt, poised on the top of the wall, watching the bird action until she dropped down on the other side to continue her journey. (Continue for more pics.)
This article appears in May 22-28, 2014.
Gorgeous.
She is beautiful and it is a pleasure to see how healthy she appears…
HOWEVER… There is a RABIES NOTICE out for Santa Cruz County… be aware of wildlife spending too much time in your yard!!
Beautiful pics….
Beautiful 🙂 Thanks for sharing this with us
What part of town was this?
I have had similar experiences in both the North Side Skyline Area and at my current home near Gates Pass on the west. Your friend pictured looks well fed, so how is pest control for rodentsin yor area?
very cool!! I got a great shot of one last summer catching a drink in my backyard. Totally unbothered by my dog barking. I live on the east side of town.