I have been spending quite a lot of time riding in the state park and looking for birds. Several times I have seen bobcats but today, while waiting in our favorite spot for warblers, Dan and I saw a real treat. A bobcat came out from the brush on the right, came to the middle of the road [used only by bicycles and pedestrians], sat in the road, looked back and made a sound, continued to the other side of the road, sat down again and soon a half grown kitten ran across the road and into the brush. Mom then disappeared with the kitten into the trees. We had been sitting quietly looking for birds and although she saw us, she apparently did not think we were a threat. One of my favorite things to do while birding is just sit still in a likely spot and wait to see what shows up. Very many times I have been really pleased with the results.
Bobcat crossing the road
Bobcat talking to kitten
Bobcat with kitten going into the brush
Clay colored thrush. Once very rare but now numerous in this park.
Rufous backed robin. A rare visitor to Bentsen and the butterfly park next door.
Ruby throated hummingbird. We are getting migrating males at our feeder. They are going to miss the free lunch when we leave tomorrow.
Bobcat crossing the road 
Bobcat talking to kitten
Bobcat with kitten going into the brush
Clay colored thrush. Once very rare but now numerous in this park.
Rufous backed robin. A rare visitor to Bentsen and the butterfly park next door. 
Ruby throated hummingbird. We are getting migrating males at our feeder. They are going to miss the free lunch when we leave tomorrow.
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