Bobcat sightings in Massachusetts seem to be increasing lately. Since January, my wife and I have seen bobcats in our backyard in Pittsfield four times, and on one of those occasions we saw four of them together walking around on our property. I wish I had taken a picture but I was in awe and didn’t think to grab my phone.
In addition, there have been recent bobcat sightings in Westwood and Norwood. The Norwood sighting was near a children’s playground. Why are Bobcats popping up in residential areas more often lately?
There are a few reasons bobcats are making regular appearances in residential areas in Massachusetts. One reason is that bobcats are looking for food. As their habitats shrink, so do their food sources. In addition, mass.gov reports that bobcats are well-adapted to a variety of habitats. Bobcats are adapting to suburban settings and may be seen in backyards and residential areas…