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 14, 2015: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
Confirmed
Evening (6pm-12am)
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trail cam snapped a mountain lion on trail behind property
Oct 13, 2015: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
Unverified
Evening (6pm-12am)
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was walking back to my car with my dog, and my dog stopped turned around and when i checked and shinned my flashlight i saw the Lion. Lots of Scat on the trail during the day.
Oct 13, 2015: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
Confirmed
Evening (6pm-12am)
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Our trail cam captured a mountain lion on Oct. 13, 2015. See pictures. Camera located at 37 degrees 27' 9" N by 122 degrees 16' 27" W.
Oct 9, 2015: Puma Sighting
Live Sighting
Unverified
Early Morning (12am-6am)
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This is where i spotted 2 mountain lions after being followed by them for 3 hours on my hike up Mt Diablo. One appeared to be a little smaller than german shepherd, and the other i just saw its face but im certain it was much larger, and had a darker coat.
I have provided a link to a news article.
Oct 7, 2015: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
Unverified
Afternoon (12pm-6pm)
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Cat was walking through the neighbors pasture. On the smaller side, maybe 50-60 lbs. I've found it's scat before in my yard, but this is my first sighting.
Oct 6, 2015: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
Confirmed
Early Morning (12am-6am)
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lone male captured on field cam
Sep 24, 2015: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
Unverified
Early Morning (12am-6am)
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We were woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of our gate opening and then the footsteps of something heavy on the rooftop. I saw what looked like a cat the size of a large dog climb onto our backyard fence and perch there for a bit. It was dark but I could see its outline clearly. It ran off after I turned on the backyard lights so I didn't get a photo.
Sep 24, 2015: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
Unverified
Morning (6am-12pm)
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I know you guys are in this area sometimes.. Bohlman Road, Saratoga. My dogs are really crazy today with noses in the air and looking carefully all around.. Taking me places to look.. Do you know of a cat around here today or recently?
had to pick a sighting category.. but none really fit..
Sep 17, 2015: Puma Sighting
Killed
Confirmed
Afternoon (12pm-6pm)
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There is a dead puma with a collar in Sanborn Park near Todd Creek. You can reach me at 408-573-3053
Sep 17, 2015: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
Confirmed
Early Morning (12am-6am)
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Stalking deer. Deer photo passing by camera also available.
Sep 8, 2015: Puma Sighting
Live Sighting
Unverified
Evening (6pm-12am)
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Driving home on Caldwell Road. One crossed in front of my car and stopped and stared at me for a good minute before moving on. Definitely feline and definitely not a housecat. Other sightings in the neighborhood have since been reported.
Aug 23, 2015: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
Confirmed
Early Morning (12am-6am)
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Image captured on Police trail camera.
Aug 18, 2015: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
Unverified
Morning (6am-12pm)
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3 yr old described animal larger than self growling and pouncing at her, with large teeth. Child screamed and animal left over back fence. Mother showed numerous pictures of various mammals and child consistently confirmed mountain lion.
Aug 18, 2015: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
Confirmed
Early Morning (12am-6am)
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Captured on Hillsborough Police trail camera
Aug 15, 2015: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
Unverified
Early Morning (12am-6am)
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305 manzanita in felton, hit it on my motorcycle as it ran across in front of me as I was pulling into my driveway, very large, ran down into the property next door ,
Aug 15, 2015: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
Unverified
Evening (6pm-12am)
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Puma crossed the drive and sat in the brush for 30 minutes while we watched from the car.
Aug 11, 2015: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
Confirmed
Early Morning (12am-6am)
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Captured on Hillsborough Police trail camera
Aug 8, 2015: Puma Sighting
Live Sighting
Unverified
Evening (6pm-12am)
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Driving on US101 South, a mountain lion crossed the freeway, heading west. I had to swerve to miss it. I wish I had a dash cam!
Aug 7, 2015: Puma Sighting
Camera Trap or Security Camera
Confirmed
Evening (6pm-12am)
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Captured on police trail camera
Aug 6, 2015: Puma Sighting
Sighting Type Unknown
Unverified
Morning (6am-12pm)
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at 6:05 this morning my wife and I watched an adult Puma walk through our yard, jump the neighbors fence and walk up the street until it was out of sight.