Jul 182010
 
Lynx at the pond

Lynx Bobcat at the pond

We live in Cohasset, CA which is situated in the foothills of the Sierras about 20 miles NE of Chico. We have lots of wildlife but since they are mostly nocturnal we don’t see them very often. We see the results of some – namely Bears which can become quite a nuisance. We also have raccoons, Lynx Bobcat, squirrels, deer, skunks, foxes, turkeys, etc.
Keith and Joyce, our long time neighbors and friends, have a pond on their property which is about midway between five homes- about 200 yards away from their home. They had noticed that a beaver(s) had taken up residence but they were pretty shy and it was hard to get a glimpse of them. They were also curious about what animals visited the pond. They obtained a digital camera called a Cuddeback which is in a waterproof enclosure and is triggered by movement. The results were fantastic! They retrieve the pictures occasionally and enjoy the surprise pictures that result.

*Click on the itty bitty pics for  bigger pics.

Mr Mountain Lion walking away

Mr Mountain Lion walking away

Br'er Bear at the pond

Br’er Bear at the pond

Here is a gallery of some of the pictures. (clicky)

 

Nice looking Fox

Nice looking Fox

Another cousin?

Another cousin?

Forked horn or 3 point?

Forked horn or 3 point?

Busted Antler

Busted Antler

  3 Responses to “Cohasset Wildlife”

  1. wow i cant say a thing for a lynx being in cohasset

  2. Not a Lynx. Bobcat

  3. Apparently you are correct – We’ve always called them Lynx but after reading this article in looking at the tail it’s a Bobcat – good catch
    http://ktla.com/2013/11/13/animal-of-the-month-the-difference-between-a-lynx-and-a-bobcat/#axzz2vOfKL8Gt

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