Puma & Bobcat Sightings Map
While many people are confident they've seen a puma, not all of these sightings are accurate. The map below includes both confirmed and unverified puma sightings in the larger San Francisco Bay region (and beyond) since 2004.
Over time, this will help us evaluate problem areas, movement barriers for wildlife, and potential for human-puma conflict.
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Sightings List
May 7, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Mountain lion was resting in the sun on a patio area in backyard on a hill. It jumped a 6 foot deer fence to get in the backyard.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.88987 N, 122.09943 W
May 7, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Walking along the river by Snelling. Mountain lion crossed the path about 100 yards ahead of me and my dogs. It moved towards the river and I went back towards town in the opposite direction.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.51413 N, 120.44064 W
May 7, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Driving past exit and saw younger puma like animal look directly at me while backing away from a fresh carcass to avoid car. It was larger than a house cat and appeared to resemble puma. Uncertain if deceased animal was it's mother or another species.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.47637 N, 122.29875 W
Apr 30, 2022: Puma Sighting
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My parents live on Morningside Mountain Road in Glen Ellen and my father took these driving home last night about 8:30.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.27718 N, 122.49663 W
Apr 29, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Driving home from work and I saw glowing eyes. Thought it was a coyote at first until I got closer and my high beams lit up the area. It was a big a** mountain lion casually walking along the side of the road!! I turned around to get another look and it had already descended into the canyon. Unsure if it had a collar but if I had to guess, it did not have one. VERY close to all the car people who hangout at the lookout. Stay safe out there.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 34.07914 N, 118.64694 W
Apr 28, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Husband avid outdoorsman and affirms this was a Juvenile Mountain Lion . I too have seen large tracks along the Cosumnes River where we live, but rather not be contacted for follow up due to Covid. Thank you.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.37239 N, 121.30539 W
Apr 27, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Mountain biking with my 9 year old daughter. We stopped to take a rest and heard a loud hissing like sound. Upon looking into the bush, the sound became louder and closer when a cougar finally appeared. Suspect it was protecting young. We slowly walked away, and kept walking for awhile.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 36.98196 N, 122.08209 W
Apr 24, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Resident of Brisbane reported that a horse was seen by a vet for severe injury. Vet's assessment was that only a mountain lion could have caused such an injury. Tow truck driver in the area reported two gutted coyote carcasses on the same day. Not sure of time.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.69719 N, 122.39846 W
Apr 23, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.50973 N, 122.46962 W
Apr 21, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Running down the middle of street then turned around after I yelled and ran back the other way. Appeared to be a young adult.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.97145 N, 122.25081 W
Apr 19, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Caught on 3 security cameras video.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.50114 N, 122.27367 W
Apr 19, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Juvenile mountain lion or large bobcat? walking on footbridge in front of the house at 8:40 pm.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.37222 N, 122.65177 W
Apr 10, 2022: Bobcat Sighting
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Bobcat walking on footbridge during day.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.37226 N, 122.65180 W
Apr 9, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Very large collared mountain lion walking on footbridge at front of house. (AKA the big cat super highway).
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.37224 N, 122.65174 W
Apr 5, 2022: Bobcat Sighting
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This bobcat came through at 7:30pm last night, then back up the hill an hour later. Turn on sound to hear the jays being very upset by the visit, and the bobcat seeming to vocalize frustration. https://youtu.be/ABr7oJgC1OI
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.50944 N, 122.46889 W
Apr 2, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Mountain lion caught on our backyard cameras. Kingridge Drive in San Mateo. Video footage here on our backyard account
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.52506 N, 122.30617 W
Apr 2, 2022: Puma Sighting
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Mountain lion, long fluffy tail, walking across driveway at 2:30AM,
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 36.99509 N, 121.85869 W
Mar 28, 2022: Puma Sighting
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We have seen mountain lions in area for last two weeks .
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.64324 N, 122.48596 W
Mar 28, 2022: Bobcat Sighting
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Bobcat walking in driveway, caught on camera.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.50856 N, 122.46659 W
Mar 28, 2022: Puma Sighting
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mountain lion sighted by neighbors and confirmed on front door security camera
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.64310 N, 122.48607 W
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