It’s not just people enjoying Calgary’s long weekend heat.
A bobcat was spotted taking a nap in a backyard on Sunday afternoon.
The cute cat was found snoozing on a green patch of grass in south Calgary.
This bobcat was spotted sleeping on a sunny holiday Sunday in a south Calgary backyard.
The bobcat appeared to have quite an enjoyable afternoon in Calgary — it participated in activities that included climbing a tree, peering into a kitchen window, and grooming itself.
Bobcats are known to show up in the city from time to time.
Sunday’s sighting of the sleeping bobcat in south Calgary wasn’t the only recent bobcat appearance.
Herald reader Shelia Foster snapped images of a mama feline and three kittens playing in her Oakridge backyard early last week.
Foster said the furry critters were still hanging around her yard over the long weekend and appear to love playing, tumbling and chasing.
“(Mama) brings them into our yard to play on the fake grass, which they seem to like, probably to scratch,” Foster said in an e-mail.
“Every now and again, she leaves us a rabbit foot or bit of fur so we know she is hunting successfully to feed her little family.”
Gallery: Bobcats frolic in southwest Calgary backyard
Herald reader Sheila Foster has been getting regular visits from a family of bobcats in her Oakridge backyard. She shared some photos -- taken July 27 with us...
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
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![Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.]()
Herald reader Sheila Foster shared some photos of a bobcat and its kittens in her backyard. Foster snapped the photos on July 27, but says the cats have made regular return visits.
Foster said the resident bobcat family has also been spotted by neighbours and everyone is giving the animals space to grow big enough to return to the nearby reservoir river valley.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife has previously told the Herald that bobcats are not dangerous, but will be removed if the situation warrants.
