Was running on Saturday with a friend and saw a cougar slink across the road about 200 yards from us. This animal is familiar to people in the area, but my friend had not seen it in a couple of years.
Had to research the differences between bobcat, lynx and cougar to figure out exactly what we saw. This one was grey/brown, and it melted into the brush and overgrowth once it crossed the road. Such a cool moment.
Wow, a cougar - ! We have bobcats around here, but I've only caught a glimpse once or twice. They seem almost unreal. Glad you saw one and thank you for sharing this very cool moment, something good for the new year.
I’m so glad you started the year with coyotes. I love hearing them at night here in the Catskills, and I’ve been so impressed by their beauty the relatively few times I’ve seen one. They are misunderstood, and much persecuted, like wolves before them. I’m glad that they’ve managed to survive and even thrive under the circumstances.
Hello Eric! I'm so glad you've seen a few -- they have a real presence don't they? Amazing to know they're around, in the shadows, under our noses. Hope all's well with you in the lovely Catskills.
Hi Amy --- So glad to see you and your animals again. I enjoy Wild Life so much! You write so well, and the sketches are so engaging. But these must take enormous work. Would love it if you could keep it up! Best, Liz Tener
Nice work and fun to see your newsletter again.
Was running on Saturday with a friend and saw a cougar slink across the road about 200 yards from us. This animal is familiar to people in the area, but my friend had not seen it in a couple of years.
Had to research the differences between bobcat, lynx and cougar to figure out exactly what we saw. This one was grey/brown, and it melted into the brush and overgrowth once it crossed the road. Such a cool moment.
Wow, a cougar - ! We have bobcats around here, but I've only caught a glimpse once or twice. They seem almost unreal. Glad you saw one and thank you for sharing this very cool moment, something good for the new year.
I’m so glad you started the year with coyotes. I love hearing them at night here in the Catskills, and I’ve been so impressed by their beauty the relatively few times I’ve seen one. They are misunderstood, and much persecuted, like wolves before them. I’m glad that they’ve managed to survive and even thrive under the circumstances.
Hello Eric! I'm so glad you've seen a few -- they have a real presence don't they? Amazing to know they're around, in the shadows, under our noses. Hope all's well with you in the lovely Catskills.
Hi Amy --- So glad to see you and your animals again. I enjoy Wild Life so much! You write so well, and the sketches are so engaging. But these must take enormous work. Would love it if you could keep it up! Best, Liz Tener
Thank you so much, Liz! I'm going to try the old 15 minutes a day trick -- a resolution for 2025 :)