One morning about four years ago, our neighbor called to tell us there was a Bobcat in one of her mesquite trees, could I come over a take a photo. She didn't have to twist my arm. Truth be told, I was probably more excited about getting a photo than she was. So I rushed right over, camera in hand. Here is one of the first photos:
He seemed to be quite content, even with us looking at him. But, soon something more interesting caught his eye:
So, down the tree he came, and then off on the hunt. I was able to get a little closer, but as you can see he wasn't the slightest bit interested in me. He was extremely focused on something more appetizing.
Bobcat's favorite prey is the rabbit. And, since we have between 25 and 75 on our property on any given day, it might seem like a banquet. But, most predators have a difficult life. They have to work hard to find, and then catch their prey. Often they fail to do so and must start all over. But, because they have spent much energy chasing something, they must rest before they can start again. I have seen Bobcats (and coyotes) chase after rabbits several times never seeing them actually catch one. Such was the case this time. Now, of course, they obviously do sometimes get what they go after. And, so as the story goes, it was wonderful watching this Bobcat, both sleeping in a tree and then going on the hunt.
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