Tag Archives: Bobcat

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Lisa wrote up her experience beautifully.

“On a bucolic walk along the Sea Ranch bluffs, suffused with the mid-winter bliss that comes from unexpectedly warm, sunny weather, I strode south along the bluffs, taking in the smells, sounds, and feel of the sun on my skin. A random glance left stopped me in my tracks as my eyes fell directly on a bobcat curled in the grass, also basking in the warmth, eyes at half-mast in pleasure…and probably monitoring my presence for potential threat. I stood for a minute and spoke to it in a low voice, hoping the vibration of my presence and my appreciation for sharing the day and the moment with it would convey. It never moved a hair, though we were only, at most, 20 feet apart; just gazed back at me through narrowed eyes in that distinctly feline manner that always leaves one wondering what exactly they're thinking…

“I'm always gratified by these close encounters with our wild fauna brethren. They reinforce my belief that sympathetic vibrational magnetism is at work in the world, drawing to us those who are attuned to the same energy and outlook we are. We're connected in invisible ways, in ‘mysterious’ ways that don't need to be figured out…simply acknowledged and accepted, gratefully.”

I know what Lisa means about being connected. I had an encounter with a deer in a meadow that was magical. I’ll never forget it.

Magical encounters and more, specialties of the beautiful Mendonoma Coast.  Thanks to Lisa for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

It's a total washout today, Sunday! Since this morning, nearly THREE inches of the wet stuff.

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As you can see, Bobcats hunt in grassy meadows. They are listening and looking for rodents. In Ron Bolander's photo, you can clearly see the tufted ears of this beautiful creature.

Bobcats are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast and they are often seen in the daylight hours, such as when Ron got this photo.

Thanks to Ron for allowing me to share it with you here.

Cold fog right on the coast but warm sunshine just a bit away. Rain is in our forecast for next week!

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Bobcats are often seen in the daylight hours here on the Mendonoma Coast. Perhaps this Bobcat found a rodent for his/her meal and was resting in the sun. It's pretty great that Gail Jackson noticed this cat with the tufted ears and bobbed tail, as he/she is nearly camouflaged in the grass meadow.

Thanks to Gail for allowing me to share her photo with you here. To see more of Gail's nature photography, here is her website: https://gailyimages.com/

The two rainstorms earlier this week brought 1.67 inches of rain - 2.18 season to date. Maybe we'll see some mushrooms soon!

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Tom Crane found a beautiful Bobcat in the grasses of a meadow. He wrote, “My wife, Deidre Harrison, urged me to forward this beauty to you, taken at Gualala Point Regional Park.”

The Bobcat nearly blends in with the tall grasses.

Thanks to Tom for allowing me to share his photo with you here, and thanks to Deidre for encouraging Tom to send it in to Sightings!

Lots of fog today, keeping temps down. My friend, Shari, says this is "no-sky July."

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Summer Montacute had a Bobcat visit her place at The Sea Ranch. She wrote, “This Bobcat wandered through our backyard yesterday evening. It walked very close to the house and I was able to take these photos from the inside. I have never seen one so close and now have a new appreciation for their gorgeous fur! We’ve seen so much wildlife from our home since moving here a year ago but never a Bobcat. Truly special!”

Bobcats, with their tufted ears and bobbed tails, are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.

Thanks to Summer for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

Today, Friday, is sunny and warm, with fog over the ocean. No wind!