Bobcat and owl

We had some awesome visitors in our backyard this weekend. First on Saturday while we were cutting some brush, our neighborhood bobcat came out for a stroll from under the neighbor's deck. There is a family of 6 living in the backyard this year.

Then on Sunday we had a small owl land in the tree behind out kitchen.

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Northern Saw Whet Owl? You must live in an interesting place Mel.

We get a great variety of wildlife here for being inside city limits.

I believe it is a Saw Whet Owl.

I should also mention the wood pile is not in my yard, but my neighbors. Its a bit of a sore subject since we live in an area with wildfire risk, and he's setting up a bonfire.

Must be pretty neat to see this in your own backyard!

phhtt... I've been trying to capture a cat.. any variety other than pet... for two years and here you have one strolling around your yard? Both are nice captures!
John

That is pretty awesome to have this kinda of wildlife on your doorstep, literally!. Both are great captures Mel!.

What a fantastic wildlife day for you, Mel. Either subject by itself would make my day. I'm surprised that the family of bobcats hasn't dispersed by now!

A bobcat living under the neighbors deck?? That would be pretty sweet to get to see that on a daily basis. Great shot of the owl too.

Neat visitors to your yard. Sure beats the squirrels that come to mine.

Very cool, Mel. I hope that you get a great bobcat series this winter with them so close. Wild cat shots are so rare with all of the game farms around. The saw-whet is awesome! I bet he barely paid any attention to you.

The kitty is very cute. Cant believe they are so close by. Really awesome.

RichieV

Cool! The owl shot is awesome. Sounds like you could charge admission to your backyard or have a workshop there. Looks like many forum members would love to drop by your place and bring their cameras!

I wouldn't stay in business long Josh. I know the bobcats are always around, but I only see them once every couple of months and often just a fleeting glimpse. I think they're hunting at night. They certainly aren't reliable enough to charge admission. This was the first time I've ever seen any owl, but we do have an interesting mix of birds in the hood.

Mel, Great captures. I especially like the Owl its one I don't have in my portfolio.

Great shots there!!! All my animals come out at night....except for the redtails. Good raptor shot....I have a Great Horned owl but only hear it at night around the backyard....Wish I had that bobcat in my yard to scare off the neighbors dog

Post em when ya see more

Tony B.

Great shots, Mel! Love the owl, and I've been waiting for a Bobcat to stroll through my yard for a long time now - you're in a great spot!