Bobcat Sighting!!

And in OUR yard!! The cat headed toward the wash to the north of our house . . . I did not see him, but Rog and the Sears repair man did! Got the dogs inside as quickly as possible! Got the camera - no more sightings. That's a good thing, I think. Rog said he was a dark charcoal, about 40 pounds, and strutted his stuff like he owned the place!! Gees! People here warn you about them - also the Havalinas!

What a way to start the day!!

Living With Bobcats

Additional Arizona Wildlife pages - - Bobcat - Javelina - Coyote -

Lynx rufus or Felis rufus Bobcats are common throughout Arizona at all elevations, especially in rimrock and chaparral areas, and in the outskirts of urban areas where food is readily available. Bobcats are generally seen alone, but groups may consist of mating pairs, siblings, or mothers with kittens. Bobcats are most active around sunset and sunrise, and it is not uncommon to find one napping under a shrub in a brushy backyard. Individual bobcats will defend a territory of one to 12 square miles.

Bright and sunny - 33 this a.m. but up to 68 or so this afternoon. Morning temps are similar to those in Michigan today.