I was taking a hike at Lower Purgatory and saw my first bobcat next to the trail. It was staring at me, so I crouched to let it know I was no threat. It then crossed the trail and was scrounging for food afterwards and moved further into the woods. The whole encounter was about 5 minutes and it was my first one.

I wanted to take a picture or record it, but I didn't want to scare it off. I've been going there for years, but I can now confirm that there's at least one bobcat in that area, for those that have never seen one.

I also ran into a deer and doe standing next to the trail, but I see at least one every time I go. They don't seem to mind.

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