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
Apr 29, 2016: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
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Second sighting for April 29 in area.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.25413 N, 122.17468 W
Apr 26, 2016: Puma Sighting
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A cougar walked past my front door (which is pane glass) while I was working late at night. He was only visible for the brief moments he was illuminated by our front lights. I did not see him again.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.87449 N, 122.54603 W
Apr 25, 2016: Puma Sighting
Prey Carcass
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Found fresh deer kill today, with very large scat pile next to it.
Los Gatos 95030
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.21660 N, 121.96088 W
Apr 21, 2016: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
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Trail camera photo from Quicksilver
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.17467 N, 121.82937 W
Apr 19, 2016: Puma Sighting
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Saw the mountain lion on east ridge trail. Was walking along trail, then drank from a puddle, and then ran off when realized I was 100m away. Have photo but won't let me upload for some reason, I can email.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.81184 N, 122.14597 W
Apr 18, 2016: Puma Sighting
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Hutchinson Rd. and Debbie Road, Los Gatos, Santa Cruz County. 150 lbs male
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.12843 N, 122.00169 W
Apr 16, 2016: Puma Sighting
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Hike "Frequently" at Ed Levin County park in Milpitas. I have seen both mountain lion and mountain lion cub in april this year. All sightings close to park entrance, not up high in the East hills. Plenty of food for pumas in this area.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.44627 N, 121.85818 W
Apr 14, 2016: Bobcat Sighting
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One bobcat kitten was spotted 3 miles into the Bear Valley Trail in the Phillip Burton Wilderness area. An adult bobcat was spotted on the Woodward trail.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.99261 N, 122.80792 W
Apr 13, 2016: Puma Sighting
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Captured on my trail camera in the St. Joseph Preserve
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.20942 N, 121.97761 W
Apr 5, 2016: Puma Sighting
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Captured on a trail camera near Deep Gulch Trail
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.17438 N, 121.83213 W
Mar 30, 2016: Puma Sighting
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Ran across the road in front of my car and leapt across the creek. Stopped on the edge of the road for a few seconds to gain balance before jumping.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.35776 N, 122.38579 W
Mar 29, 2016: Puma Sighting
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Mountain lion walking behind my yard at night. Near Forest of Nisene Marks state park. Taken approximately one year after a previous sighting.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 36.98013 N, 121.90407 W
Mar 28, 2016: Puma Sighting
Prey Carcass
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Confirmed sheep kill by mountain lion. Tracks, puncture wounds on back and neck. Chunks of meat removed. Dogs in area barking heavily through morning. Sheriff and DFG notified and involved. Possible coyote savaging after kill.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 38.24021 N, 122.15341 W
Mar 26, 2016: Puma Sighting
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Saturday, 3/26/16 at 1 pm
Coordinates: 37.55538° -122.42471°
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.55466 N, 122.42366 W
Mar 26, 2016: Puma Sighting
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The Mountain lion jumped in front of my car and ran in front of me on the road for about 100 feet before veering off onto Sylvia Way. Don't know if it was a male or female, but it was big and beautiful.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.08265 N, 122.09369 W
Mar 23, 2016: Puma Sighting
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I was running at Crystal Springs reservoir accessing it from Millbrae side this morning. I saw a mountain lion chasing a deer at around the 2 mile mark up on the ridge about 50 yards from me running north
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.60353 N, 122.38951 W
Mar 21, 2016: Puma Sighting
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Captured on a trail camera along the creek
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.17433 N, 121.82957 W
Mar 20, 2016: Puma Sighting
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My girlfriend and I were watching a deer when I spotted a mountain lion carefully walking down from the canyon hills towards us and crouch behind some bushes
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 33.52863 N, 117.73790 W
Mar 15, 2016: Puma Sighting
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I live near Croy rd in Morgan Hill and was outside around 10:30pm, after a few minutes I looked out in to our yard from our deck and realized there was a large male mountain lion about 15 feet from me. He was not aware I was there until I shouted to scare him off. The next morning we found his prey carcass on our property.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 37.07791 N, 121.74638 W
Mar 8, 2016: Puma Sighting
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My friend and I clearly saw what appeared to be a young puma lope across the road at about 7:45 am. There was no doubt whatsoever it was a puma. I have seen them before, as an equestrian.
Lat / Lon: Latitude and Longitude 36.99370 N, 121.98987 W
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