bobcat

A few days ago I discovered this large track beside the road where I walk . I was was pretty certain it was made by a bobcat because of its shape and lack of nail prints.

This morning while drinking my coffee I looked up to see a large animal running behind my house. It came very near the back porch, stopped and sat for a moment---long enough for one photo through the glass of the back door.

He's a beauty--a stout fellow!