Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The view outside my window....

Sam, don't look!

I'm still at Saguaro National Monument and I thought I would share what just walked past my office window...
Do you see the bobcat?

Coming our way!

...and smiling for the camera!

Sam will never forgive me for posting a c-a-t on his blog!

38 sniffs:

Anonymous said...

Oh, how beautiful! And looks a bit like his cousing Macy. ;)

~Aunt Becky

Anonymous said...

That would be cousin, not cousing...

Karen McLain said...

Wow, how lucky to get not only a sighting, but photos! I wish I could have seen it. Great shots:)

rottrover said...

What a beautiful kitteh!! Sam, it doesn't count if it's WILD!!

-Bart and Ruby

JackDaddy said...

I've never seen one in person!

♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ said...

Wow, what an amazing photo!!! He is just beautiful.

Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

GOOSE said...

Incredible! I do love to chase a kitty. But maybe I would leave this one alone….Maybe
Blessings,
Goose

Tucker, Daisy and Leo said...

We don't think this cat counts.

Tucker and Daisy

Maggie Mae said...

I don't think Sam will mind, especially after seeing how beautiful this cat is :)

Your Buddy,
Max

Siku Marie, White Dog said...

Great photo! Sam would understand that your interest is strictly as a scientist!

24 Paws of Love said...

I bet he would if you knew how..er...temperamental a bob cat can be!!

Beautiful.

Sierra Rose said...

Wow! Fascinating to see close up!

Big hugs,
Sierra Rose

Maggie and Mitch said...

We have them in our area but have only heard them at night - we've never seen them through the day. He's a big kitty!

Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch

Roo said...

First, I LUV your header photo Sam! What a great shot of you! :D

Now how cool is that to have a bobcat just outside your window!!! A bobcat is no ordinary c.a.t. it is an extra-ordinary one! :D Qualifies as wildlife yes sirrey babbet! :D How wonderful! Thank you fur sharing pal :D

Waggin at ya,
Roo

Priscilla said...

What a beautiful kitty!

But it would definitely drive Eva crazy!!!

Remington said...

Awesome cat!

Pauley, the Mr. or the Mrs. said...

He is gorgeous! Is it fairly common to spot them in that area?

Brenda's Arizona said...

Impressive!
Maybe the cats should have their own blogs...

Corbin said...

Pretty Kitty! Looks big enough to play with me! hehe
-Corbin

Ellen said...

Here Kitty Kitty!!! NOT!!

Val said...

So cool, beautiful shots.

The Thuglets said...

That's one big cat. Look at those paws!

Big Nose Pokes
The Thugletsx

STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...

Hi Everybuddy, now that is so wonderful. Great photos and thanks for sharing. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

Miley said...

Look at the size of that cats paws!!! YIKES!!!

achieve1dream said...

Cool! Is it tame? What a cutie!

Also regarding your comment about hauling Chrome loose in the trailer, I've heard the horror stories about trailer doors coming open and horses falling out (shudder), but this is an older model trailer with a ramp door and there is no way the latch can break open. If one broke the one on the other side will still hold it up (and even if both snaps broke it still wouldn't open because I've tried that without him in there just to see what would happen - he's safe in there I just wish he thoughts so hehe). I'll keep that in mind though if I get a new trailer. Please don't think that this means I'm not going to work on tying him because I am I know it's important for them to know how and it would make me feel comfortable if he would stop turning around in it. We will definitely work on it.

I will also check on the tires since this is an older trailer. I've never heard that and it makes sense. I'm also considering riding in it (obviously without him in there) just to see how it rides, because I've been curious how rough and loud it is. Thank you for your advice!

NCmountainwoman said...

Gorgeous! We have a bobcat who has cut a trail of his own across our property to our creek in back. We occasionally see him in the very early morning hours. So far we haven't had the dogs out with us that early, but they do catch the scent when they are out later.

Lucca said...

Hi! Was paw surfing and found your blog! Nice one!

Wrigley said...

I think Sam will forgive you - since the pictures are soooo good!

Wags N Kisses,
Wrigley

Redberry Cottage said...

What a beautiful, up close and personal photo of a bobcat. He looks tough!

Nina, Myshka, Sasha, Betsy, Lucy, Phoebe and Lily

Marianne Pysh said...

So very cool! I didn't see him at first, (should have had my glasses on!) He looks like a kitty cat!

Pup Fan said...

What a gorgeous cat!

The Army of Four said...

Wowzers, is that a cool-looking kit-cat!!!
Play bows,
Zim

Marvin The Hollow Hound said...

yummy! Oh, sorry did I not tell you about my "history" with C.A.Ts.....?

Talking Dogs said...

Very cool photo! We see bobcats here on our place, but I never can get the camera in time! And yours actually smiled for the camera. Not fair! ;-)

bichonpawz said...

Very cute!!! I don't think Chloe would ever forgive me either!

Bailey Be Good! said...

Wowserz! What a nice looking kitty!

Woofs & hugs, <3

~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)

Sagira said...

Oh my, it was really that close to you?

CJ/Rick said...

My girls would go nuts!
I like the new banner pic.

Be Responsible!

We love Golden's!