Bobcat in Gilford

SteveA · 07-30-2012, 05:16 PM

Sitting at the computer today, which is at a window that looks into the backyard, something caught my eye. First thought was wow, a fox, and 1 second later I realized it was a bobcat.

Fox is not all that unusual, but it's the first time, outside of the Squam Science Center, that I've seen a bobcat.

I called for my wife and grabbed my camera, only to get the dreaded "No Card in Camera" warning. By the time I got the card into the camera it was too late.

Dianne watched it continue it's stroll across the backyard and disappear in the woods that surround the Gunstock River. I wandered along the river looking to spot him/her, but no luck.

First impression is that it is a larger animal than I thought, second impression was .. Keep the darn card in the camera.

Our only remaining "outside" cat was out, but she showed up about 10 minuets after it had passed by.

I live in a fairly built up area, and I'm surprised to see a bobcat around these parts.

Jonas Pilot · 07-30-2012, 05:20 PM

I saw one about 5 years ago at Gunstock. I captured an image but is was too far away to see it very well.

Slickcraft · 07-30-2012, 06:35 PM

I took these photos in West Alton, June 2006.

Belmont Resident · 07-30-2012, 06:47 PM

We used to see them all the time up in Maine, at least a half a dozen during the course of snowmobile season. We have not seen them for a few years now; I inquired as to why there seem to be fewer sightings and was told they are competing for the same food source as the coyote.
Since the coyote population is exploding it leaves less and less food for the bobcats and lynx.

07-30-2012, 05:16 PM	#1
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Bobcat in Gilford Sitting at the computer today, which is at a window that looks into the backyard, something caught my eye. First thought was wow, a fox, and 1 second later I realized it was a bobcat. Fox is not all that unusual, but it's the first time, outside of the Squam Science Center, that I've seen a bobcat. I called for my wife and grabbed my camera, only to get the dreaded "No Card in Camera" warning. By the time I got the card into the camera it was too late. Dianne watched it continue it's stroll across the backyard and disappear in the woods that surround the Gunstock River. I wandered along the river looking to spot him/her, but no luck. First impression is that it is a larger animal than I thought, second impression was .. Keep the darn card in the camera. Our only remaining "outside" cat was out, but she showed up about 10 minuets after it had passed by. I live in a fairly built up area, and I'm surprised to see a bobcat around these parts. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

07-30-2012, 06:35 PM	#3
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 1,213 Thanked 2,051 Times in 941 Posts	I took these photos in West Alton, June 2006. Attached Images

07-30-2012, 06:47 PM	#4
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	We used to see them all the time up in Maine, at least a half a dozen during the course of snowmobile season. We have not seen them for a few years now; I inquired as to why there seem to be fewer sightings and was told they are competing for the same food source as the coyote. Since the coyote population is exploding it leaves less and less food for the bobcats and lynx. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

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07-30-2012, 05:20 PM	#2
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	I saw one about 5 years ago at Gunstock. I captured an image but is was too far away to see it very well.

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