Spotted a BOBCAT (w/ pics)

[bamboo bob]

That is a not a cougar it is definitely a bobcat. A big boy too.  Cougar's have long tails and are sandy color. That is definitely a bobcat. I've seen both in the wild. Cougar on PCT and Bobcat on AT. That is a big bobcat.

[spd4127]

Nice photos...most definitely a bobcat. Plenty of them in Massachusetts.

[TheTwanger]

Wow, what fortune to get a shot like that. I've never seen one sit still.

[AndyB]

man I'm jealous. My Dad had two bobcats walk under his tree stand last week. I've never seen a big cat in the wild, or walking through my yard for that matter.

AndyB
moose,bear,wolves,coyote but not cats

[AndyB]

bobcat-size-mountain-lion.jpg
there really shouldn't be any question about what it is.

[jhensley]

Fantastic pics, I'd have been a bit concerned as those can get pretty nasty if you catch them in the wrong state of mind.

[Sarcasm the elf]

I heard this morning that there is a photo of a cougar that was recently taken by a game camera in Eastford, CT. I'm curious to know if anybody has heard anything about this?

[christoba123]

I love Bobcats. I run into them all of them time while mountain biking. The first time I saw one, I thought someone was walking their cat. Then as I got closer I thought "man, thats a big cat". Next thought was how well trained it was to walk off the leash. Final thought was "WHOA! give her space!".. Beautiful critters though and so graceful. Here is a video a buddy of mine too of one nabbing a squirrel at a golf course. Too bad for the squirrel but and interesting moment none-the-less. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5nIpxrwgjs

[susiecruise]

I agree that this is NOT a bobcat....great photos !!!!

It is definitely a bobcat. We have seen them often around my home. They are more common than you know they just stay out of site most of the time. When wondering if it is a mountain lion you need to look for that very LONG almost dragging TAIL.

[Another Kevin]

Not a cougar. Either an uncommonly large bobcat (Lynx rufus) or possibly a lynx-bobcat hybrid (Lynx canadensis × rufus). I've only ever seen Canada lynx up near the Canadian border and I wouldn't expect that they'd make it down into the Taconics, but I've been surprised before.

Mountain lion (Puma concolor) has never been known to hybridize with genus Lynx, so I'd be astonished at a cougar-bobcat hybrid. And cougars don't look like that - they have extremely long tails and rounded ears.

[Donde]

Have we ruled out Ocelot?

[Sarcasm the elf]

Have we ruled out Ocelot?

Ocelittle?

[redseal]

Very cool! Thanks for the sharing the pics.

[Rolls Kanardly]

Attachment 21291 A little lighter view. I see dark bands on rear legs. A very short tail and tuffed ears. I vote for Bobcat but it is the largest one I have seen in a while. Muske-gon

[SouthernPride]

Old thread I know but most definetely a bobcat. They can grow quite large. I watched one playing in my rye grass field last deer season, they can get up to 70 pounds and are very shy. No danger to humans, but they will take house cats or smaller dogs.

[Bucketfoot]

Saw a bobcat on the AT last Oct. north of Winding Stair Gap in North Carolina

[ATMountainTime]

Cant be a cougar, they drive BMW's and live in the city.

[Different Socks]

IMHO, it is a cougar.

[seaweed89]

That is a big guy! Very cool to get to see him.

[Luddite]

IMHO, it is a chocolate lab.