Backyard Bobcat

I stepped out into the backyard and I saw a brown animal laying stretched out. His head was facing away from me and since a woodchuck lives underneath my shed, I initially thought it was him. A second later I froze realizing this was way bigger than my woodchuck friend!

 

Went back to get my camera and took pics from the door leading out to the backyard, never leaving the garage. He never took his eyes off of me!!

 

I thought he may have been waiting for the woodchuck to come out or maybe was checking out the birds at the feeders. But from his relaxed behavior and the fact he wasn't trying to hide, I think he was just lounging!!

 

Definitely a once in a lifetime encounter!

 

Shelton, Connecticut

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