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Bobcat

Lynx rufus

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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25 Comments (1–25)

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

Awww!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

i agree,Carol.

Carol Snow Milne
Carol Snow Milne 11 years ago

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
Josh Asel 11 years ago

Wow this is a heck of a shot. thanks for sharing HiDez.

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

Ah! So beautiful!

williefromwi
williefromwi 11 years ago

Fantastic photo. You are truly blessed to have such wonderful wildlife so close and so accessible for spotting.

AnneSorbes
AnneSorbes 12 years ago

Superb capture, magnificent eyes!

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

What a beautiful animal. And the photo wonderful for early morning!

ClairePelletier
ClairePelletier 12 years ago

très belle prise... pour vous !

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

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
ShaunaMilton 12 years ago

Nice shot! We see these often wandering around our property in Carpinteria, CA. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a...

MaryOhkwari
MaryOhkwari 12 years ago

Beautiful shot~

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Lovely spotting and congratulations.

Kartika R Mutiasiwi
Kartika R Mutiasiwi 12 years ago

so characterful wild animal....

LauraMaria
LauraMaria 12 years ago

What a gorgeous photo of a beautiful animal :) Those eyes are stunning... and a lovely story to go with it!

misako
misako 12 years ago

beautiful photo!

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Cute mammal...!!

Art3
Art3 12 years ago

Lucky you, you have my envy, great photo

Geoffrey
Geoffrey 12 years ago

Reminds me of the African serval cat

1Sarah2
1Sarah2 12 years ago

And you messed up her breakfast...

peter
peter 12 years ago

Spotting of the Day!

"The Bobcat is a mysterious and nocturnal Lynx that can take down prey animals 8 times its own weight."

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textless
textless 12 years ago

What a beautiful face!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

How cool to be able to see such a beautiful creature in the wild.

1Sarah2
1Sarah2 12 years ago

Beautiful!

DonnieMcLaughlin
DonnieMcLaughlin 12 years ago

Stunning! What a magnificent animal!

HiDez
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HiDez

California, USA

Spotted on Aug 19, 2011
Submitted on Sep 12, 2011

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