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Yellowstone Bobcat #32414
11/11/10 02:55 AM
11/11/10 02:55 AM
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naturezone Offline OP
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Found this bobcat near Phantom Lake in Yellowstone Park last January.

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Thanks for looking!


Karl Krieger
Re: Yellowstone Bobcat [Re: naturezone] #32415
11/11/10 08:15 AM
11/11/10 08:15 AM
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Hey Karl,

Where is Phantom Lake? BTW, you lucky dog! I have never seen cat in the wild. Can you tell me a bit more about the event? Did the cat beat feet the moment it saw you?

James

Re: Yellowstone Bobcat [Re: James Morrissey] #32416
11/11/10 09:23 AM
11/11/10 09:23 AM
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That is a great shot Karl! Talk about camouflage kitty!


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Re: Yellowstone Bobcat [Re: Sunstruck] #32417
11/11/10 04:58 PM
11/11/10 04:58 PM
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west Michigan, USA
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Excellent shot, good composition. You were fortunate to see a cat like that in the wild.


Nolad Mechadesh
Re: Yellowstone Bobcat [Re: jadlh] #32418
11/11/10 09:44 PM
11/11/10 09:44 PM
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Stunning cat.

Diana

Re: Yellowstone Bobcat [Re: James Morrissey] #32419
11/12/10 12:55 AM
11/12/10 12:55 AM
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Quote:

Hey Karl,

Where is Phantom Lake? BTW, you lucky dog! I have never seen cat in the wild. Can you tell me a bit more about the event? Did the cat beat feet the moment it saw you?

James




Hi James,

Phantom Lake is in the northern part of the park, on the road between Mammoth and Tower Junction. The cat didn't stick around long... from the time I spotted it to the time it went over the top of the hill was only a matter of minutes. It moved up and across the hillside as I photographed it and only stopped 3 times to "pose" for a decent photo...

I stayed in the area for a while and it actually returned about a half-hour later, but I wasn't able to photograph it again as it moved into the trees and went down the hill right away.

From what I understand, a deer was hit by a car in the same area a couple days later and other visitors observed what was believed to be the same cat, as well as a couple of foxes, as the fed on the carcass.

The few minutes I was able to spend with the cat salvaged a weekend that was somewhat disappointing - with very little wildlife activity. Funny how quickly disappointment can turn around into one of the best experiences I've had in the park.

THANKS to everyone else for their nice comments, also. Take care...

Karl

Last edited by naturezone; 11/12/10 12:56 AM.

Karl Krieger
Re: Yellowstone Bobcat [Re: naturezone] #32420
11/13/10 09:40 AM
11/13/10 09:40 AM
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Arizona
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What a great shot - If it were me I am sure the cat would have been long gone by the time I was done fumbling with my camera...

Nice job!!!


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Re: Yellowstone Bobcat [Re: daveman] #32421
11/14/10 09:00 PM
11/14/10 09:00 PM
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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Ha! Look at those muscles! The only Bcat I ever saw was stuffed. Enviable shot!


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