Wildcat Felis silvestris On The Move
This second photograph (taken a considerable distance away) shows the Wildcat in typical habitat moving stealthily along the edge of a natural clearing but in the peripheral zone of a large forest. It also shows the diagnostic ginger markings on its legs, banded round, black tipped tail and the three lines over the back of its head. Wildcats only have stripes on the body, no blotchy markings. They are largely crepuscular and nocturnal. This male was seen patrolling his range in the last light of day. Wildcats have good vision in poor light as well as sensitive hearing. Early March is a good time to see them because it is the end of the breeding season and grass (sometimes covered in snow) is short. However, they are rarely seen.
Wildcat Felis silvestris On The Move
This second photograph (taken a considerable distance away) shows the Wildcat in typical habitat moving stealthily along the edge of a natural clearing but in the peripheral zone of a large forest. It also shows the diagnostic ginger markings on its legs, banded round, black tipped tail and the three lines over the back of its head. Wildcats only have stripes on the body, no blotchy markings. They are largely crepuscular and nocturnal. This male was seen patrolling his range in the last light of day. Wildcats have good vision in poor light as well as sensitive hearing. Early March is a good time to see them because it is the end of the breeding season and grass (sometimes covered in snow) is short. However, they are rarely seen.