Tag Archives: Bobcat

•

Mark Simkins and Kitty Wolfe have meadows around their Manchester home. Kitty says they have millions of gopher - yes, that is just an estimate. Bobcats LOVE gophers and can be seen hunting their favorite prey regularly. Mark recently got these photos.

A Bobcat just walked by my window by Mark Simkins A Bobcat on the move by Mark Simkins

Bobcats are often seen in the daytime here, though they are supposed to be nocturnal. They are agile hunters. Here is one of my favorite photos of one climbing the very high fence at the B. Bryan Preserve in Point Arena, photo taken by Judy Mello.

Bobcat climbing the Giraffe fence by Judy MelloThat is a very determined Bobcat! And it shows if you are trying to raise chickens where Bobcats live, you really need to protect them.

Thanks to Mark and Judy for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

•

Niki Ward almost missed seeing this Bobcat, as it blended with the wooden fence so well. But she did notice it as she passed by. They gazed at each other for a few moments, and then Niki got this photo.

Bobcat by Niki Ward

Here on the Mendonoma Coast Bobcats are often seen in the daylight. They are great Gopher hunters, and can be seen in meadows going after a rodent meal.

Thanks to Niki for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

•

Allen Vinson looked out his Sea Ranch home and saw a Bobcat on its back with its feet in the air, obviously scratching its back. The Bobcat then stood up and stared right at Allen!

The stare of a Bobcat by Allen Vinson

The cat with the tufted ears and bobbed tail actually took a few strides towards Allen. But it veered off and went its own way, leaving Allen in peace.

Thanks to Allen for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

•

Mark Simkins recently sent in two photos taken in the Manchester area. The first is a Bobcat hunting in front of his house.

A Bobcat hunts by Mark Simkins

The second photo is of a Buck at dawn.
A Buck at dawn by Mark Simkins

We have a lot of beautiful Bucks here right now as this is the time of the rut, their mating season.

Thanks to Mark for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

•

It is said Bobcats are nocturnal but they are often seen in the daylight here on the Coast. Siegfried Matull recently photographed a Bobcat on the hunt, with one paw up in the air. Looks like the cat with the tufted ears and bobbed tail has found a tasty rodent.

Bobcat with a vole by Siegfried Matull

And the Bobcat was successful, nabbing a Vole.

Bobcat catches a Vole by Siegfried Matull

Here is one of my favorite Bobcat photos, also taken by Siegfried.

Bobcat Face by Siegfried Matull

Bobcats are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast and they bring a touch of wild nature into our lives.

Thanks to Siegfried for allowing me to share his photos with you here.