Lynx

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Have been wondering what had been making big tracks in the new snow in my house yard, today finally got to see the critter, big lynx. Took 7 pix but to far away to get a really good shot, this was the best of the lot. Click on pix to make it larger. Think its only the second I've seen, first one was 20+ years ago coming out of Travers after dark, headlights froze the critter so got a really good view.


Now that driveway has been opened and car cleared off I'm free but alas no where I want to go. But nice knowing I could if I wanted to. Temps forecast to be in mid teens below zero F for tonight, arctic outflow blanketing the province.

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  1. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful Lynx. Looks like a very heavy winter coat on the beast too. Thank you for the photo.

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  2. kristieinbcJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Lucky you to spot a lynx! All of the cats are very elusive. In all my husband's years as a regional fisheries biologist he only once spotted a cougar. And when we lived in a log house on a property in the Slocan Valley I once glanced out my window and happened to spot a bobcat.

    Stay warm! If it is this cold in Kamloops I imagine it is even colder where you live. :-)

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  3. The sockladyJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    -24° not nearly as bad as it is at Punzi Mtn -35° and that only 60 miles (as the crow flies) away.

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  4. snood knitterJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    beautiful picture and such lovely bright sun and blue sky.
    Its got "cold" here....2c and some snow expected... it will probably be a cm or 2 but can almost guarantee that the city will grind to a halt

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  5. john & sahnte evansJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Great photo, Lynne. Makes us homesick for the Chilcotin. Loved the visit on the phone - will try to send pics of my socks and the leicester yarn I'm spinning.
    Sahnte

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  6. LouisaJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Ooh. Pretty kitty! It's a good thing they're elusive critters. You have enough fun with the bears!

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