[Bristol-Birds] Return of the Bobcat

  • From: jpmoyle18@xxxxxxx
  • To: bristol-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 20:53:22 -0400


Hi folks,  This morning the Bobcat reappeared by our bird feeders.  It was 
hidden but I noticed that squirrels were reluctant to leave the trees and eat 
the food on the ground.  Suddenly, the Bobcat appeared and climbed a tree after 
a gray squirrel.  The squirrel was too quick, however!  The  Bobcat gave up the 
chase at about 12 feet above the ground, turned around and returned to earth.  
It disappeared behind the trees, and may have waited there for a while because 
the squirrels did not resume feeding for at least 15-20 minutes.  Good birds 
include the Whip-poor-Will again last night, and today the Y-b Cuckoo, Indigo 
Buntings, Ruby-throated Hummers, Red-eyed Vireo, Chipping Sparrows were back 
along with a Great Blue Heron.  There may have been more around, but I did not 
hear them due to use of "weed-whacker" and mower most of the day.  Hope all is 
well with all BBCers!  

John Moyle                     Glen Alpine Road                              
Kingsport/Sullivan County    


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