A Lynx joined me in watching a mating chase today. It just sauntered up and sat down about 15 yards from me and went into stealth mode. Sat motionless for about 45 minutes with it's eyes closed but it's ears were busy listening to every sound. The squirrels barked for a while but eventually carried on almost like normal, but they were pretty cautious about going near the ground. I got pretty excited a few times when one would stray close, but they never got close enough for the lynx to strike. I think I was probably cramping the lynx's style, as I couldn't stay nearly as still and was constantly turning around to look at squirrels, and it shot me a few looks to say as much. The lynx would just aim it's ears towards the squirrels and very slowly turn its head (with eyes mostly closed) when they approached. Eventually it gave up and took off on its usual loop through camp.

The aloof cat stare, telling me to quit fidgeting.


Lynx sat like this for a long time, eyes closed and ears perked.


A yawn, just before taking off.


Lynx have serious reach.


Check out the size of those feet!

One last look at the meals that could have been.