Tuesday 19 March 2013

A Very Welcome Visitor!

 

Our Surprise Visitor
You can imagine our surprise this morning when the fellow who had been leaving his tracks all over our yard this winter finally made an appearance!
 
First he snuck around the corner of the shed. Then he was brave enough to venture to the front of it where he sat for a good long time while I shot many, many photos of him.


Next he disappeared behind the shed, only to come out in the woods next to the old outhouse.
Again, I proceeded to shoot many photos of him.
You can tell, too, that he knew I was photographing him again.
It was interesting watching his stealth movements.
There were times when he would raise his body to a pouncing position like he was ready to attack, and then curl himself into a tight ball as if he was going to settle in for a nice little nap.
 
Mr. Lynx sat between our two sheds looking longingly toward my MIL's cottage like he wanted so badly to go visiting there also. This is his usual path according to the previous tracks he's left.
 
However, with me watching from the window, he decided instead to make one last trip to the wood shed and then he disappeared around the corner.
 
Now if I can only get a picture of that flighty red fox
that keep running through the yard......

 




32 comments:

  1. I'm impressed!
    He looks so much like a house cat, only he has that "wild look". He is a handsome fellow.
    Great photography and congrats on "catching" him.

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  2. Oh Kimberly, he is so beautiful, love him, how lucky are you to see such a handsome visiter........great pictures too.....thanks for sharing the amazing cat......Blessings Francine.

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  3. Oh what a fine fellow he is! You are so lucky to have all this amazing wildlife just outside your window.

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  4. Oh he is gorgeous. What a cool sighting.

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  5. What a beautiful creature; don't know if there is any reason to be cautious around them or not. Oh how I love fox-we get them here in Colorado. You are blessed to see such wildlife so close. Enjoy.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  6. Oh, how lucky you were!!! He is beautiful. I've seen bobcat but never a lynx.

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  7. Oh Wow! These are great shots Kimberly! What a beautiful creature he is. You sure have a lot of snow there still, but I guess I might be saying that this time tomorrow about here. lol Stay safe when you're out in the yard, please!!!

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  8. How pretty, what a site.

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  9. beautiful photos! Do you have bird feeder out, is that why he's visiting, I know he must be hungry!

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  10. Great pictures you got of him! I had a red fox at my front door one night...came up the steps and back down and around the house. I have an "L" shaped house so I was watching from the "L" part but didn't get any pictures.
    Good job!

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  11. So pretty but not easy on the small animals in the area.
    Cathy

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  12. Oh my gosh! Such great pictures. Looks like he came to pose just for you!

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  13. Awesome! This must be the winter for wildlife sightings. I posted on Valentine's Day about a little buck that followed me home and followed me around the yard like a puppy.

    Isn't it cool to come close to wild animals like that? Especially a beautiful cat like your lynx. I'll be curious if it comes back....my little buck never did.
    Diane

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  14. awesome awesome -- it's grand to get a few photos of something you've been hoping for and there to your surprise it happens -- totally awesome feeling -- I feel your excitement.. Great photos..
    Hugs

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  15. Awesome shots, Kimberly! At first glance, I thought "what a pretty kitty"...LOL! He is a beautiful animal. I'm glad you got these wonderful photos to share with us!

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  16. Great photos. I love that you were able to watch him. Looks like a curious fellow. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Great pictures!! What a sight to see in your backyard!

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  18. OMGOSH- What a beautiful cat. I have always been fascinated by the Lynx for some reason. I have only ever seen one and I thought he was just a regal looking cat. What great pictures!!! xo Diana

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  19. WOW!! I am totally impressed with these pictures. He is beautiful!! I honestly can't imagine looking out my window and seeing something as magnificent as that! Enjoy your day!

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  20. Ooh how cool! We have fox tracks but we haven't seen it. He checks out the ground by the bird feeders. I would be so tickled to see a lynx! He looks healthy!

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  21. Wow! He is beautiful, and your photos are amazing! Nice work, Kimberly!

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  22. He is very pretty and you got nice shots of him.

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  23. What luck! Very nice pictures. He is so pretty and looks like he just wants to come inside and sit by the fire. Nice kitty :)

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  24. Here kitty, kitty,....Wow, I thought he was an awful big cat!! Isn't he dangerous?

    Carol

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  25. He's beautiful! How fun to get have a chance to photograph him. How large would you say that he is? It's hard to tell in a photo. My husband saw a cat recently on the side of the road, it may have been a lynx.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  26. What a treat! I've never seen a lynx. I would probably just think I was seeing a big cat.

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  27. Kimberly,

    Beautiful pictures, I knew you were going to have more visits.

    I've so enjoyed reading your blog and have nominated you for the Liebster Award. Check out your nomination here: http://oklahomatransient.blogspot.com/2013/03/liebster-award.html

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  28. Wow that would be incredible to see that. I never get tired of looking at our wildlife around here, but we have never had a lynx around. The fox are gorgoeous with their fluffy red tails.

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  29. "Camp and Cottage Living" has been included in the A Sunday Drive for this week. Be assured that I hope this helps to point even more new visitors in your direction.

    http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-sunday-drive_24.html

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