Bobcat

I was out looking for birds when I spotted this guy not too far from the road.

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Something I've been hoping to see and capture. Very rare around here. Saw one at the side of the road once. Very nice shots, third one is my favorite.

Very nice. The third one is also my favorite of the series.

great find! normally when you see bobcat all you see is the back end as it runs away.. what zoom were you using? well done
mike

What a great opportunity. Nice job!

great shots of a difficult to find subject!

I've never seen one in the wild, so lucky you. However, you did a great job of capturing the shots and taking advantage of your opportunity.

Wow thanks for the nice comments, I live in an area where they are apparently not too uncommon although this is only the second time I've seen one. This cat must be somewhat used to people, I got out of the car to take the shots.

I shot these with my new 400mm DO with the 1.4, which I love. I just sold my 500 F4, I miss it but just a tad too heavy.

Excellent shots Paul, they are beautiful animals! I see them here at the Canyon! Well done!

Excellent series.

Great capture!

the last one is money!!! great capture and find, left that day feeling good I would say.

Wow that's a rare find! Great shots.

Not only difficult to find, also very quick to leave the area when people are present. We see them here in Maine from time to time but very seldom.

Very nice find and great shots...love the third image