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.
Have you seen a puma or bobcat in your neighborhood?
Sightings List
Oct 22, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Large brown cat. I didn't see a tail but about the size of a German Shepard coming down the hill
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 33.87598 N, 116.99297 W
Oct 22, 2020: Bobcat Sighting
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Seen resting on a rock in front of brush.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.64567 N, 122.02163 W
Oct 20, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Game cam caught this late night wanderer above Devils Slide
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.56953 N, 122.51268 W
Oct 19, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Strolling through driveway at 4am.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.39228 N, 122.23822 W
Oct 18, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Lovely couple out for a stroll.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.13078 N, 122.11327 W
Oct 16, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Caught by our backyard camera at 10pm. Location is alameda de las pulgas and 41st ave. The photo included is a screenshot from the video. I have no way to upload a video here but happy to share it if you reach out
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.52540 N, 122.30332 W
Oct 14, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Was walking trails in Muir Woods when we were at the top by a street. Then walked down a paved road (Alice Eastwood road)where I saw about 100 yards away a full grown puma walking up. I decided to walk back right away since it was walking our way.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.91056 N, 122.57783 W
Oct 14, 2020: Puma Sighting
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I saw the puma crossing Sunshine Valley Rd. at 9:18pm on Oct. 14th, 2020. It was about the size of a juvenile deer, just under a meter tall and probably 2 to 2.5 meter long from head to tail. It crossed the road, south to north. It ran up the hillside and then remained on the hill, in the trees, where I then grabbed my cell phone light and was then able to see it's eyeshine for about half a minute before it disappeared into the trees. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions about the sighting you my have.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.52878 N, 122.50774 W
Oct 12, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Walking dogs. Didn't get a well lit view with my headlamp, but pretty sure I saw a long tail. Wasn't phased when my two large dogs started barking. Stared for a few seconds and then calmly walked into a yard and out of view. Reaction was not like any deer or coyotes we've encountered. Maybe you can check your location trackers and let me know if I actually spotted a puma. I'll check if the homeowner has a security camera tomorrow
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.48101 N, 122.26443 W
Oct 10, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Saw a mountain lion walking on and then jumping from the Pierce Road (about 30 feet north of the Mount Eden junction) into the woods. I did not see its head, but from the color of the fur, the size of the body (larger than coyote or bobcat) and the jumping capability, I am certain it was a cougar.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.26433 N, 122.05392 W
Oct 10, 2020: Puma Sighting
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I heard a puma on three occasions around this date. It was at my residence which is immediately adjacent to Samuel P Taylor State Park. It doing an "aow" call (like this...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaBeIRWGwgg). Neighbors had a half-eaten adult deer on their property around this time. Also, recent search and rescue teams uphill on Barnabe Mt reported 3-4 other suspected puma killed deer. I saw one of your cameras this evening just up above my house on the Barnabe Trail fire road. I saw at least one puma sized, fur laden, scat along the road. I am a wildlife field biologist, I haven't directly studied puma but have a solid sense for all other wildlife sounds and scat. I would be happy to participate in this project if there are other ways I can be helpful.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.01400 N, 122.70512 W
Oct 10, 2020: Puma Sighting
Prey Carcass
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Dead 3-point buck carcass with chest cavity and abdominal area eaten only. Looked and smelled as though it had been there for several days.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.64494 N, 122.01146 W
Oct 10, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Mountain lion hanging out on front porch. Exact time unknown.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.59071 N, 122.49280 W
Oct 9, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Big guy cruzin for a meal, deer was in the yard 5 min previous. Wondering if the CZU fire will increase sighting frequency.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.13099 N, 122.11305 W
Oct 7, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Encountered puma while jogging Wheeler Ranch Trail. Saw the animal from 50 ft away just before the end of the trail loop. It was walking slowly in my direction. Photo is poor quality b/c I used the digital zoom on my phone.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.57471 N, 122.46112 W
Oct 7, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Seen on Weiler Ranch Trail at 5:45 PM looking at a deer.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.57595 N, 122.46449 W
Oct 4, 2020: Bobcat Sighting
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It was chasing our chickens and the camera caught it. No chickens hurt. My neighbor has also spotted the bobcat during the day. This is the first I have seen it since encountering it around 5am mid-summer last year.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.05322 N, 122.64839 W
Oct 3, 2020: Puma Sighting
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Tan with some mottling coloring. Black tip on tail. Young adult/ man sized cat
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.74316 N, 121.95937 W
Oct 2, 2020: Bobcat Sighting
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Bobcat seen on my security cam. I see this same Bobcat very frequently around the same time most nights.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.33612 N, 122.07950 W
Sep 30, 2020: Bobcat Sighting
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Saw a bobcat out in front of our vacation rental on los santos dr
**photo emailed to staff and verified**
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.38099 N, 123.07669 W
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