This big Bobcat, a male, was seen by Steve Bennett crossing the highway in Point Arena where the roadwork has been taking place, the south end of town.
With the rut of the Black-tailed Deer about to begin, and a Bobcat crossing the highway, it's time to slow down on coast roads.
Thanks to Steve for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
We are having sunny, mild weather with sunsets to make you sigh in delight.
Shawn Doebling had a Bobcat sighting recently. Shawn wrote, “We live off Fish Rock Road in Gualala. This is the first time we’ve seen one here. Do you know how to tell if it’s male or female?” Looking at Shawn’s photos we believe the Bobcat is a male.
Male Bobcats are substantially bigger than females. Adult males weigh between 20 and 30 pounds and are about three feet in length. Females can be about two feet in length and weigh only 11 pounds. You only see males and females together during courtship and mating. Then the male takes off, leaving the female to care for her young. So, if you see a Bobcat bringing food back to a den, you can be sure it’s the female.
Thanks to Shawn for allowing me to share this Bobcat photo with you here.
Look at this beautiful bobcat! Drew Fagan photographed him/her outside his art studio.
This bobcat sure looks healthy.
Thanks to Drew for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see Drew’s art, here is his website: http://drewfagan.com
Monique Cooper spotted this Bobcat hunting near her home. She wrote, “My husband, Paul, and I spotted this Bobcat at home midday. I read Bobcats are nocturnal, and it seemed odd to see it in broad daylight. We watched him/her hunt for about an hour or so. Although the hunt was unsuccessful, it was very entertaining to watch the stalking and leaping onto whatever was supposed to be a meal.”
Bobcats hunt for rodents in grassy meadows, and as I wrote in the title line, they are often seen in the daylight hours here on the coast.
Thanks to Monique for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
We are having a sunny, breezy day, washed clean from yesterday's rain.
James Adams spotted this beautiful Bobcat hunting in a meadow on The Sea Ranch.
You can see the tufted ears in James' photo. Fun fact: each Bobcat's markings are unique, just like our fingerprints.
Thanks to James for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
We are having sunny but windy weather today. The northwest wind causes upwelling in the Pacific Ocean, igniting the entire food chain.