Bobcat!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

Sorry I haven't posted in a while.

Here are some pics of a bobcat I encountered in Northern California. I have some nice landscapes and bird shots coming soon too.

[Dear_Prudence]

1. Wow!

It must have been thrilling to encounter such a beautiful animal. Thank you for sharing your photos.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

4. It truly was exciting.

It was the first time I had ever seen one.

[3catwoman3]

2. Such a handsome fella.

How close were you to him?

[Grumpy Old Guy]

5. I wasn't that far away.

I'd say about fifty to seventy yards. I think this particular cat was accustomed to seeing photographers. I was using a 100-500mm lens zoomed all the way in.

[LoisB]

3. Magnificent!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

6. Thanks!

[HeartsCanHope]

7. Beautiful photos!

Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

10. Thank you!

[George McGovern]

8. Glad to see you post again! Splendid Shot! DOF!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

11. Thanks Allan!

[wendyb-NC]

9. Such a beautiful bobcat

Great photography, thank you Grumpy Old Guy, for posting them.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

12. Thank you!

[blm]

13. Here Kitty, Kitty

😻

[Grumpy Old Guy]

23. That is one heck of a kitty.

Fortunately it was more interested in hunting for squirrels than it was in watching us.

[BaronChocula]

14. Wow

You even got one with the signature bobtail. I love wildlife photography though outside of some roadkill, I've only managed to capture lizards, pelicans, and other water-loving birds.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

24. Wildlife photography can be a challenge.

We had to work to get these shots.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

15. Compared to human life right now

That bobcat looks so serene. Just another day taking my time hardly hunting in the sun.Bobcats like most humans are not built for top down social structures

[Grumpy Old Guy]

25. It seemed to be pretty happy where it was.

There were lots of rodent holes to check out.

[Brother Buzz]

16. Lucky you!

I’ve seen exactly one bobcat in my life, and it was walking away from at twilight. Mostly all I saw and remember were its “false eyes” ears.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

26. This was my first bobcat.

I drove about 500 miles to get it.

[niyad]

17. What a beautiful baby. Such gorgeous photos, thank you.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

27. You're welcome!

[niyad]

34. We have bobcats around here. I love watching them.

[Siwsan]

18. The Bobcats is my high school mascot

There used to be a very gnarly stuffed one at the school. Bobcats are one of my favorites, both in sports and nature.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

28. This was my first time seeing one.

It was worth the effort.

[HAB911]

19. Great catch Grumpy!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

29. Thank you!

[Easterncedar]

20. In beautiful daylight, too! Amazing!

Gorgeous pictures! Thanks!

(Every exclamation point should be read as 10.)

[Grumpy Old Guy]

30. I was surprised to see it out in the middle of the day.

It was a fairly remote location, which might have helped.

[Diamond_Dog]

21. What a beautiful animal! You got some fabulous shots, too!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

31. Thanks Diamond_Dog!

[MustLoveBeagles]

22. Thanks for posting

The bobcat is gorgeous

[Grumpy Old Guy]

32. Thank you!

It was stunning!

[bucolic_frolic]

33. I heard a deep throaty growl, too low for a cat. I guess it was a bobcat.

[PittBlue]

35. How incredibly beautiful!