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Bobcat

Lynx rufus

Photo by HiDez
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Southern California, Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree National Park.

Notes:

Photographed during an early morning walk near my home. She was apparently hiding in the rocks, stalking a rabbit which jumped out in front of me. Since her hunt was spoiled anyway I stopped to take a few photos. We see bobcats frequently at our home they are often wandering around during the daylight hours.

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Comments (25)
Carol Snow Milne
A gorgeous photo that I liked a while ago, but so great to see again. One of the most beautiful cat photos I have ever seen here. WOW!
Josh Asel
Wow this is a heck of a shot. thanks for sharing HiDez.
williefromwi
Fantastic photo. You are truly blessed to have such wonderful wildlife so close and so accessible for spotting.
Carol Snow Milne
What a beautiful animal. And the photo wonderful for early morning!
Ashish
I always love ears of all mammals.... Most spectacular part of them. Their ears represent their intentions and mood. Here this cat seen in defensive mood.
ShaunaMilton
Nice shot! We see these often wandering around our property in Carpinteria, CA. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.198067360228101.46782.100000745158156#!/photo.php?fbid=198067390228098&set=a.198067360228101.46782.100000745158156&type=1&theater
LauraMaria
What a gorgeous photo of a beautiful animal :) Those eyes are stunning... and a lovely story to go with it!
Art3
Lucky you, you have my envy, great photo
Geoffrey
Reminds me of the African serval cat
1Sarah2
And you messed up her breakfast...
peter
Spotting of the Day! "The Bobcat is a mysterious and nocturnal Lynx that can take down prey animals 8 times its own weight." http://facebook.com/projectnoah/posts/288456807838429 http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/113434772755329025
KarenL
How cool to be able to see such a beautiful creature in the wild.

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PublishedSeptember 12, 2011

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